Add 15/27 and 30/75
15/27 + 30/75 is 43/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 75 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 75 × 9 = 675,
30/75 = 30 × 9/75 × 9 = 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 + 30/75 = 43/45
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