Add 8/15 and 12/27
8/15 + 12/27 is 44/45.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 9/15 × 9 = 72/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135 - Add the two like fractions:
72/135 + 60/135 = 72 + 60/135 = 132/135 - 132/135 simplified gives 44/45
- So, 8/15 + 12/27 = 44/45
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