Add 7/27 and 2/15
7/27 + 2/15 is 53/135.
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,
7/27 = 7 × 5/27 × 5 = 35/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
2/15 = 2 × 9/15 × 9 = 18/135 - Add the two like fractions:
35/135 + 18/135 = 35 + 18/135 = 53/135 - So, 7/27 + 2/15 = 53/135
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