Add 2/45 and 27/15
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 1 12/15
2/45 + 27/15 is 83/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
27/15 = 27 × 3/15 × 3 = 81/45 - Add the two like fractions:
2/45 + 81/45 = 2 + 81/45 = 83/45 - So, 2/45 + 27/15 = 83/45
In mixed form: 138/45
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