Add 5/15 and 2/27
5/15 + 2/27 is 11/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
5/15 = 5 × 9/15 × 9 = 45/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
2/27 = 2 × 5/27 × 5 = 10/135 - Add the two like fractions:
45/135 + 10/135 = 45 + 10/135 = 55/135 - 55/135 simplified gives 11/27
- So, 5/15 + 2/27 = 11/27
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/15+2/27 5/15+4/27 5/30+2/27 5/15+2/54 5/15+6/27 5/45+2/27 5/15+2/81 25/15+2/27 5/15+10/27 5/75+2/27 35/15+2/27 5/15+14/27