Add 10/45 and 28/27, Solve 10/45 + 1 1/27 as a fraction

Add 10/45 and 28/27

1^st number: 10/45, 2^nd number: 1 1/27

10/45 + 28/27 is 34/27.

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,
10/45 = 10 × 3/45 × 3 = 30/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
28/27 = 28 × 5/27 × 5 = 140/135
Add the two like fractions:
30/135 + 140/135 = 30 + 140/135 = 170/135
170/135 simplified gives 34/27
So, 10/45 + 28/27 = 34/27
In mixed form: 17/27

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