Add 27/35 and 15/54
27/35 + 15/54 is 661/630.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
27/35 = 27 × 54/35 × 54 = 1458/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
15/54 = 15 × 35/54 × 35 = 525/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
1458/1890 + 525/1890 = 1458 + 525/1890 = 1983/1890 - 1983/1890 simplified gives 661/630
- So, 27/35 + 15/54 = 661/630
In mixed form: 131/630
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