Add 6/15 and 27/75
6/15 + 27/75 is 19/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
6/15 = 6 × 5/15 × 5 = 30/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
27/75 = 27 × 1/75 × 1 = 27/75 - Add the two like fractions:
30/75 + 27/75 = 30 + 27/75 = 57/75 - 57/75 simplified gives 19/25
- So, 6/15 + 27/75 = 19/25
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