Add 27/9 and 9/15, Solve 3 0/9 + 9/15 as a fraction

Add 27/9 and 9/15

1^st number: 3 0/9, 2^nd number: 9/15

27/9 + 9/15 is 18/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
27/9 = 27 × 5/9 × 5 = 135/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
9/15 = 9 × 3/15 × 3 = 27/45
Add the two like fractions:
135/45 + 27/45 = 135 + 27/45 = 162/45
162/45 simplified gives 18/5
So, 27/9 + 9/15 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5

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