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Add 1/27 and 7/15

1/27 + 7/15 is 68/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 15 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    1/27 = 1 × 5/27 × 5 = 5/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    7/15 = 7 × 9/15 × 9 = 63/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/135 + 63/135 = 5 + 63/135 = 68/135
  5. So, 1/27 + 7/15 = 68/135

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