Add 25/45 and 8/27
25/45 + 8/27 is 23/27.
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,
25/45 = 25 × 3/45 × 3 = 75/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
8/27 = 8 × 5/27 × 5 = 40/135 - Add the two like fractions:
75/135 + 40/135 = 75 + 40/135 = 115/135 - 115/135 simplified gives 23/27
- So, 25/45 + 8/27 = 23/27
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