Add 18/5 and 27/45
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 27/45
18/5 + 27/45 is 21/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
18/5 = 18 × 9/5 × 9 = 162/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
27/45 = 27 × 1/45 × 1 = 27/45 - Add the two like fractions:
162/45 + 27/45 = 162 + 27/45 = 189/45 - 189/45 simplified gives 21/5
- So, 18/5 + 27/45 = 21/5
In mixed form: 41/5
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