Add 54/27 and 9/15
1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 9/15
54/27 + 9/15 is 13/5.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 9/15 × 9 = 81/135 - Add the two like fractions:
270/135 + 81/135 = 270 + 81/135 = 351/135 - 351/135 simplified gives 13/5
- So, 54/27 + 9/15 = 13/5
In mixed form: 23/5
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