Add 25/27 and 12/15
25/27 + 12/15 is 233/135.
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,
25/27 = 25 × 5/27 × 5 = 125/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
12/15 = 12 × 9/15 × 9 = 108/135 - Add the two like fractions:
125/135 + 108/135 = 125 + 108/135 = 233/135 - So, 25/27 + 12/15 = 233/135
In mixed form: 198/135
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