Add 27/3 and 6/45
1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 6/45
27/3 + 6/45 is 137/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
27/3 = 27 × 15/3 × 15 = 405/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
6/45 = 6 × 1/45 × 1 = 6/45 - Add the two like fractions:
405/45 + 6/45 = 405 + 6/45 = 411/45 - 411/45 simplified gives 137/15
- So, 27/3 + 6/45 = 137/15
In mixed form: 92/15
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