Add 12/15 and 6/27
12/15 + 6/27 is 46/45.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135 - Add the two like fractions:
108/135 + 30/135 = 108 + 30/135 = 138/135 - 138/135 simplified gives 46/45
- So, 12/15 + 6/27 = 46/45
In mixed form: 11/45
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