Add 54/27 and 7/15
1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 7/15
54/27 + 7/15 is 37/15.
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,
54/27 = 54 × 5/27 × 5 = 270/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
7/15 = 7 × 9/15 × 9 = 63/135 - Add the two like fractions:
270/135 + 63/135 = 270 + 63/135 = 333/135 - 333/135 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 54/27 + 7/15 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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