Add 8/27 and 15/35
8/27 + 15/35 is 137/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 35 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
8/27 = 8 × 35/27 × 35 = 280/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
15/35 = 15 × 27/35 × 27 = 405/945 - Add the two like fractions:
280/945 + 405/945 = 280 + 405/945 = 685/945 - 685/945 simplified gives 137/189
- So, 8/27 + 15/35 = 137/189
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