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Add 3/15 and 5/27

3/15 + 5/27 is 52/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    3/15 = 3 × 9/15 × 9 = 27/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    5/27 = 5 × 5/27 × 5 = 25/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/135 + 25/135 = 27 + 25/135 = 52/135
  5. So, 3/15 + 5/27 = 52/135

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