Add 75/15 and 40/27
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 1 13/27
75/15 + 40/27 is 175/27.
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,
40/27 = 40 × 5/27 × 5 = 200/135 - Add the two like fractions:
675/135 + 200/135 = 675 + 200/135 = 875/135 - 875/135 simplified gives 175/27
- So, 75/15 + 40/27 = 175/27
In mixed form: 613/27
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