Add 2/5 and 9/27
2/5 + 9/27 is 11/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
2/5 = 2 × 27/5 × 27 = 54/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
9/27 = 9 × 5/27 × 5 = 45/135 - Add the two like fractions:
54/135 + 45/135 = 54 + 45/135 = 99/135 - 99/135 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 2/5 + 9/27 = 11/15
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