Add 27/15 and 5/27
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 5/27
2715 + 527 is 268135.
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,
2715 = 27 × 915 × 9 = 243135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
527 = 5 × 527 × 5 = 25135 - Add the two like fractions:
243135 + 25135 = 243 + 25135 = 268135 - So, 27/15 + 5/27 = 268/135
In mixed form: 1133135
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