Add 2/45 and 21/27
2/45 + 21/27 is 37/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
2/45 = 2 × 3/45 × 3 = 6/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
21/27 = 21 × 5/27 × 5 = 105/135 - Add the two like fractions:
6/135 + 105/135 = 6 + 105/135 = 111/135 - 111/135 simplified gives 37/45
- So, 2/45 + 21/27 = 37/45
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