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Add 5/8 and 15/27

5/8 + 15/27 is 85/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    5/8 = 5 × 27/8 × 27 = 135/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    15/27 = 15 × 8/27 × 8 = 120/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/216 + 120/216 = 135 + 120/216 = 255/216
  5. 255/216 simplified gives 85/72
  6. So, 5/8 + 15/27 = 85/72
    In mixed form: 113/72

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