Add 8/15 and 9/27
8/15 + 9/27 is 13/15.
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,
9/27 = 9 × 5/27 × 5 = 45/135 - Add the two like fractions:
72/135 + 45/135 = 72 + 45/135 = 117/135 - 117/135 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 8/15 + 9/27 = 13/15
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