Add 1/27 and 30/45
1/27 + 30/45 is 19/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
1/27 = 1 × 5/27 × 5 = 5/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
30/45 = 30 × 3/45 × 3 = 90/135 - Add the two like fractions:
5/135 + 90/135 = 5 + 90/135 = 95/135 - 95/135 simplified gives 19/27
- So, 1/27 + 30/45 = 19/27
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