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Add 27/14 and 10/45

1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 10/45

27/14 + 10/45 is 271/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    27/14 = 27 × 45/14 × 45 = 1215/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    10/45 = 10 × 14/45 × 14 = 140/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/630 + 140/630 = 1215 + 140/630 = 1355/630
  5. 1355/630 simplified gives 271/126
  6. So, 27/14 + 10/45 = 271/126
    In mixed form: 219/126

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