Add 15/27 and 16/35
15/27 + 16/35 is 319/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 35 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
15/27 = 15 × 35/27 × 35 = 525/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
16/35 = 16 × 27/35 × 27 = 432/945 - Add the two like fractions:
525/945 + 432/945 = 525 + 432/945 = 957/945 - 957/945 simplified gives 319/315
- So, 15/27 + 16/35 = 319/315
In mixed form: 14/315
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