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Add 15/27 and 2/6

15/27 + 2/6 is 8/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 6 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    15/27 = 15 × 2/27 × 2 = 30/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    2/6 = 2 × 9/6 × 9 = 18/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/54 + 18/54 = 30 + 18/54 = 48/54
  5. 48/54 simplified gives 8/9
  6. So, 15/27 + 2/6 = 8/9

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