Add 5/27 and 10/15
5/27 + 10/15 is 23/27.
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,
5/27 = 5 × 5/27 × 5 = 25/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
10/15 = 10 × 9/15 × 9 = 90/135 - Add the two like fractions:
25/135 + 90/135 = 25 + 90/135 = 115/135 - 115/135 simplified gives 23/27
- So, 5/27 + 10/15 = 23/27
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