Add 24/27 and 12/15
24/27 + 12/15 is 76/45.
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,
24/27 = 24 × 5/27 × 5 = 120/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
12/15 = 12 × 9/15 × 9 = 108/135 - Add the two like fractions:
120/135 + 108/135 = 120 + 108/135 = 228/135 - 228/135 simplified gives 76/45
- So, 24/27 + 12/15 = 76/45
In mixed form: 131/45
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