Add 4/45 and 27/5
1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 5 2/5
4/45 + 27/5 is 247/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
4/45 = 4 × 1/45 × 1 = 4/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
27/5 = 27 × 9/5 × 9 = 243/45 - Add the two like fractions:
4/45 + 243/45 = 4 + 243/45 = 247/45 - So, 4/45 + 27/5 = 247/45
In mixed form: 522/45
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