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Add 4/15 and 3/27

4/15 + 3/27 is 17/45.

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,
    4/15 = 4 × 9/15 × 9 = 36/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    3/27 = 3 × 5/27 × 5 = 15/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/135 + 15/135 = 36 + 15/135 = 51/135
  5. 51/135 simplified gives 17/45
  6. So, 4/15 + 3/27 = 17/45

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