Add 5/15 and 3/27
5/15 + 3/27 is 4/9.
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,
3/27 = 3 × 5/27 × 5 = 15/135 - Add the two like fractions:
45/135 + 15/135 = 45 + 15/135 = 60/135 - 60/135 simplified gives 4/9
- So, 5/15 + 3/27 = 4/9
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