Add 6/27 and 20/15
1st number: 6/27, 2nd number: 1 5/15
6/27 + 20/15 is 14/9.
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,
20/15 = 20 × 9/15 × 9 = 180/135 - Add the two like fractions:
30/135 + 180/135 = 30 + 180/135 = 210/135 - 210/135 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 6/27 + 20/15 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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