Add 15/27 and 8/12, Solve 15/27 + 8/12 as a fraction

Add 15/27 and 8/12

15/27 + 8/12 is 11/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 12 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
15/27 = 15 × 4/27 × 4 = 60/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
8/12 = 8 × 9/12 × 9 = 72/108
Add the two like fractions:
60/108 + 72/108 = 60 + 72/108 = 132/108
132/108 simplified gives 11/9
So, 15/27 + 8/12 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9

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