Add 5/15 and 7/27
5/15 + 7/27 is 16/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
5/15 = 5 × 9/15 × 9 = 45/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
7/27 = 7 × 5/27 × 5 = 35/135 - Add the two like fractions:
45/135 + 35/135 = 45 + 35/135 = 80/135 - 80/135 simplified gives 16/27
- So, 5/15 + 7/27 = 16/27
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