Add 1/45 and 70/27
1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 2 16/27
1/45 + 70/27 is 353/135.
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,
70/27 = 70 × 5/27 × 5 = 350/135 - Add the two like fractions:
3/135 + 350/135 = 3 + 350/135 = 353/135 - So, 1/45 + 70/27 = 353/135
In mixed form: 283/135
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