Add 6/27 and 1/15
6/27 + 1/15 is 13/45.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
1/15 = 1 × 9/15 × 9 = 9/135 - Add the two like fractions:
30/135 + 9/135 = 30 + 9/135 = 39/135 - 39/135 simplified gives 13/45
- So, 6/27 + 1/15 = 13/45
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