Add 9/15 and 6/27
9/15 + 6/27 is 37/45.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135 - Add the two like fractions:
81/135 + 30/135 = 81 + 30/135 = 111/135 - 111/135 simplified gives 37/45
- So, 9/15 + 6/27 = 37/45
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