Add 14/45 and 45/27, Solve 14/45 + 1 18/27 as a fraction

Add 14/45 and 45/27

1^st number: 14/45, 2^nd number: 1 18/27

14/45 + 45/27 is 89/45.

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,
14/45 = 14 × 3/45 × 3 = 42/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
45/27 = 45 × 5/27 × 5 = 225/135
Add the two like fractions:
42/135 + 225/135 = 42 + 225/135 = 267/135
267/135 simplified gives 89/45
So, 14/45 + 45/27 = 89/45
In mixed form: 144/45

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