Add 5/15 and 4/27
5/15 + 4/27 is 13/27.
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,
4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135 - Add the two like fractions:
45/135 + 20/135 = 45 + 20/135 = 65/135 - 65/135 simplified gives 13/27
- So, 5/15 + 4/27 = 13/27
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