Add 15/30 and 7/27
15/30 + 7/27 is 41/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
15/30 = 15 × 9/30 × 9 = 135/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
7/27 = 7 × 10/27 × 10 = 70/270 - Add the two like fractions:
135/270 + 70/270 = 135 + 70/270 = 205/270 - 205/270 simplified gives 41/54
- So, 15/30 + 7/27 = 41/54
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