Add 15/27 and 10/15
15/27 + 10/15 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
10/15 = 10 × 9/15 × 9 = 90/135 - Add the two like fractions:
75/135 + 90/135 = 75 + 90/135 = 165/135 - 165/135 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 15/27 + 10/15 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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