Add 12/15 and 18/27
12/15 + 18/27 is 22/15.
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,
12/15 = 12 × 9/15 × 9 = 108/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
18/27 = 18 × 5/27 × 5 = 90/135 - Add the two like fractions:
108/135 + 90/135 = 108 + 90/135 = 198/135 - 198/135 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 12/15 + 18/27 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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