Add 75/15 and 8/27
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 8/27
75/15 + 8/27 is 143/27.
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,
8/27 = 8 × 5/27 × 5 = 40/135 - Add the two like fractions:
675/135 + 40/135 = 675 + 40/135 = 715/135 - 715/135 simplified gives 143/27
- So, 75/15 + 8/27 = 143/27
In mixed form: 58/27
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