Add 15/27 and 10/25, Solve 15/27 + 10/25 as a fraction

Add 15/27 and 10/25

15/27 + 10/25 is 43/45.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
15/27 = 15 × 25/27 × 25 = 375/675
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
10/25 = 10 × 27/25 × 27 = 270/675
Add the two like fractions:
375/675 + 270/675 = 375 + 270/675 = 645/675
645/675 simplified gives 43/45
So, 15/27 + 10/25 = 43/45

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