Add 27/36 and 40/45
27/36 + 40/45 is 59/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180 - Add the two like fractions:
135/180 + 160/180 = 135 + 160/180 = 295/180 - 295/180 simplified gives 59/36
- So, 27/36 + 40/45 = 59/36
In mixed form: 123/36
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 54/36+40/45 27/36+80/45 27/72+40/45 27/36+40/90 81/36+40/45