Add 27/3 and 63/45
1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 1 18/45
27/3 + 63/45 is 52/5.
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,
63/45 = 63 × 1/45 × 1 = 63/45 - Add the two like fractions:
405/45 + 63/45 = 405 + 63/45 = 468/45 - 468/45 simplified gives 52/5
- So, 27/3 + 63/45 = 52/5
In mixed form: 102/5
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