Add 75/15 and 4/27
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 4/27
75/15 + 4/27 is 139/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
75/15 = 75 × 9/15 × 9 = 675/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135 - Add the two like fractions:
675/135 + 20/135 = 675 + 20/135 = 695/135 - 695/135 simplified gives 139/27
- So, 75/15 + 4/27 = 139/27
In mixed form: 54/27
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