Add 18/27 and 3/15
18/27 + 3/15 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 15 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
18/27 = 18 × 5/27 × 5 = 90/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
3/15 = 3 × 9/15 × 9 = 27/135 - Add the two like fractions:
90/135 + 27/135 = 90 + 27/135 = 117/135 - 117/135 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 18/27 + 3/15 = 13/15
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