Add 3/27 and 7/15
3/27 + 7/15 is 26/45.
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,
3/27 = 3 × 5/27 × 5 = 15/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
7/15 = 7 × 9/15 × 9 = 63/135 - Add the two like fractions:
15/135 + 63/135 = 15 + 63/135 = 78/135 - 78/135 simplified gives 26/45
- So, 3/27 + 7/15 = 26/45
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