Add 9/15 and 15/27
9/15 + 15/27 is 52/45.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 9/15 × 9 = 81/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135 - Add the two like fractions:
81/135 + 75/135 = 81 + 75/135 = 156/135 - 156/135 simplified gives 52/45
- So, 9/15 + 15/27 = 52/45
In mixed form: 17/45
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