Add 1/27 and 15/45
1/27 + 15/45 is 10/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
1/27 = 1 × 5/27 × 5 = 5/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
15/45 = 15 × 3/45 × 3 = 45/135 - Add the two like fractions:
5/135 + 45/135 = 5 + 45/135 = 50/135 - 50/135 simplified gives 10/27
- So, 1/27 + 15/45 = 10/27
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