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Add 6/27 and 3/15

6/27 + 3/15 is 19/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    3/15 = 3 × 9/15 × 9 = 27/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/135 + 27/135 = 30 + 27/135 = 57/135
  5. 57/135 simplified gives 19/45
  6. So, 6/27 + 3/15 = 19/45

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