Add 15/45 and 24/27
15/45 + 24/27 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
15/45 = 15 × 3/45 × 3 = 45/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
24/27 = 24 × 5/27 × 5 = 120/135 - Add the two like fractions:
45/135 + 120/135 = 45 + 120/135 = 165/135 - 165/135 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 15/45 + 24/27 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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