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Add 8/27 and 6/15

8/27 + 6/15 is 94/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 15 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    8/27 = 8 × 5/27 × 5 = 40/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    6/15 = 6 × 9/15 × 9 = 54/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/135 + 54/135 = 40 + 54/135 = 94/135
  5. So, 8/27 + 6/15 = 94/135

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