Add 14/15 and 9/27
14/15 + 9/27 is 19/15.
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,
14/15 = 14 × 9/15 × 9 = 126/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
9/27 = 9 × 5/27 × 5 = 45/135 - Add the two like fractions:
126/135 + 45/135 = 126 + 45/135 = 171/135 - 171/135 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 14/15 + 9/27 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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