Add 2/27 and 8/15
2/27 + 8/15 is 82/135.
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,
2/27 = 2 × 5/27 × 5 = 10/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
8/15 = 8 × 9/15 × 9 = 72/135 - Add the two like fractions:
10/135 + 72/135 = 10 + 72/135 = 82/135 - So, 2/27 + 8/15 = 82/135
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