Add 15/35 and 4/27, Solve 15/35 + 4/27 as a fraction

Add 15/35 and 4/27

15/35 + 4/27 is 109/189.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
15/35 = 15 × 27/35 × 27 = 405/945
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
4/27 = 4 × 35/27 × 35 = 140/945
Add the two like fractions:
405/945 + 140/945 = 405 + 140/945 = 545/945
545/945 simplified gives 109/189
So, 15/35 + 4/27 = 109/189

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