Add 9/27 and 7/15
9/27 + 7/15 is 4/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
9/27 = 9 × 5/27 × 5 = 45/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
7/15 = 7 × 9/15 × 9 = 63/135 - Add the two like fractions:
45/135 + 63/135 = 45 + 63/135 = 108/135 - 108/135 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 9/27 + 7/15 = 4/5
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