Add 15/35 and 5/27
15/35 + 5/27 is 116/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/27 = 5 × 35/27 × 35 = 175/945 - Add the two like fractions:
405/945 + 175/945 = 405 + 175/945 = 580/945 - 580/945 simplified gives 116/189
- So, 15/35 + 5/27 = 116/189
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