Add 15/25 and 6/27, Solve 15/25 + 6/27 as a fraction

Add 15/25 and 6/27

15/25 + 6/27 is 37/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
15/25 = 15 × 27/25 × 27 = 405/675
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
6/27 = 6 × 25/27 × 25 = 150/675
Add the two like fractions:
405/675 + 150/675 = 405 + 150/675 = 555/675
555/675 simplified gives 37/45
So, 15/25 + 6/27 = 37/45

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