Add 21/27 and 1/45
21/27 + 1/45 is 4/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
21/27 = 21 × 5/27 × 5 = 105/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
1/45 = 1 × 3/45 × 3 = 3/135 - Add the two like fractions:
105/135 + 3/135 = 105 + 3/135 = 108/135 - 108/135 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 21/27 + 1/45 = 4/5
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