Add 1/45 and 30/27
1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 1 3/27
1/45 + 30/27 is 17/15.
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,
1/45 = 1 × 3/45 × 3 = 3/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
30/27 = 30 × 5/27 × 5 = 150/135 - Add the two like fractions:
3/135 + 150/135 = 3 + 150/135 = 153/135 - 153/135 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 1/45 + 30/27 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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