Add 6/27 and 3/15
6/27 + 3/15 is 19/45.
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,
3/15 = 3 × 9/15 × 9 = 27/135 - Add the two like fractions:
30/135 + 27/135 = 30 + 27/135 = 57/135 - 57/135 simplified gives 19/45
- So, 6/27 + 3/15 = 19/45
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