Add 14/45 and 6/27
14/45 + 6/27 is 8/15.
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,
14/45 = 14 × 3/45 × 3 = 42/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135 - Add the two like fractions:
42/135 + 30/135 = 42 + 30/135 = 72/135 - 72/135 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 14/45 + 6/27 = 8/15
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