Add 24/45 and 6/27
24/45 + 6/27 is 34/45.
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,
24/45 = 24 × 3/45 × 3 = 72/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135 - Add the two like fractions:
72/135 + 30/135 = 72 + 30/135 = 102/135 - 102/135 simplified gives 34/45
- So, 24/45 + 6/27 = 34/45
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