Add 2/45 and 27/4
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 6 3/4
2/45 + 27/4 is 1223/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
27/4 = 27 × 45/4 × 45 = 1215/180 - Add the two like fractions:
8/180 + 1215/180 = 8 + 1215/180 = 1223/180 - So, 2/45 + 27/4 = 1223/180
In mixed form: 6143/180
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