Add 15/27 and 90/15, Solve 15/27 + 6 0/15 as a fraction

Add 15/27 and 90/15

1^st number: 15/27, 2^nd number: 6 0/15

15/27 + 90/15 is 59/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 15 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
90/15 = 90 × 9/15 × 9 = 810/135
Add the two like fractions:
75/135 + 810/135 = 75 + 810/135 = 885/135
885/135 simplified gives 59/9
So, 15/27 + 90/15 = 59/9
In mixed form: 65/9

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