Add 27/15 and 49/45, Solve 1 12/15 + 1 4/45 as a fraction

Add 27/15 and 49/45

1^st number: 1 12/15, 2^nd number: 1 4/45

27/15 + 49/45 is 26/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
27/15 = 27 × 3/15 × 3 = 81/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
49/45 = 49 × 1/45 × 1 = 49/45
Add the two like fractions:
81/45 + 49/45 = 81 + 49/45 = 130/45
130/45 simplified gives 26/9
So, 27/15 + 49/45 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9

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