Add 25/15 and 15/27
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 15/27
25/15 + 15/27 is 20/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
25/15 = 25 × 9/15 × 9 = 225/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135 - Add the two like fractions:
225/135 + 75/135 = 225 + 75/135 = 300/135 - 300/135 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 25/15 + 15/27 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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