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Add 15/45 and 20/27

15/45 + 20/27 is 29/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 27 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
    15/45 = 15 × 3/45 × 3 = 45/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    20/27 = 20 × 5/27 × 5 = 100/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/135 + 100/135 = 45 + 100/135 = 145/135
  5. 145/135 simplified gives 29/27
  6. So, 15/45 + 20/27 = 29/27
    In mixed form: 12/27

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