Add 15/90 and 5/27
15/90 + 5/27 is 19/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
15/90 = 15 × 3/90 × 3 = 45/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
5/27 = 5 × 10/27 × 10 = 50/270 - Add the two like fractions:
45/270 + 50/270 = 45 + 50/270 = 95/270 - 95/270 simplified gives 19/54
- So, 15/90 + 5/27 = 19/54
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