Add 6/45 and 27/20
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 1 7/20
6/45 + 27/20 is 89/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
27/20 = 27 × 9/20 × 9 = 243/180 - Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 243/180 = 24 + 243/180 = 267/180 - 267/180 simplified gives 89/60
- So, 6/45 + 27/20 = 89/60
In mixed form: 129/60
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