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Add 4/27 and 2/15

4/27 + 2/15 is 38/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    2/15 = 2 × 9/15 × 9 = 18/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/135 + 18/135 = 20 + 18/135 = 38/135
  5. So, 4/27 + 2/15 = 38/135

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