Add 15/27 and 6/10, Solve 15/27 + 6/10 as a fraction

Add 15/27 and 6/10

15/27 + 6/10 is 52/45.

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,
6/10 = 6 × 27/10 × 27 = 162/270
Add the two like fractions:
150/270 + 162/270 = 150 + 162/270 = 312/270
312/270 simplified gives 52/45
So, 15/27 + 6/10 = 52/45
In mixed form: 17/45

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