Add 15/27 and 18/10
1st number: 15/27, 2nd number: 1 8/10
15/27 + 18/10 is 106/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
15/27 = 15 × 10/27 × 10 = 150/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
18/10 = 18 × 27/10 × 27 = 486/270 - Add the two like fractions:
150/270 + 486/270 = 150 + 486/270 = 636/270 - 636/270 simplified gives 106/45
- So, 15/27 + 18/10 = 106/45
In mixed form: 216/45
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