Add 15/75 and 8/27
15/75 + 8/27 is 67/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
15/75 = 15 × 9/75 × 9 = 135/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
8/27 = 8 × 25/27 × 25 = 200/675 - Add the two like fractions:
135/675 + 200/675 = 135 + 200/675 = 335/675 - 335/675 simplified gives 67/135
- So, 15/75 + 8/27 = 67/135
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