Add 27/45 and 10/20
27/45 + 10/20 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
10/20 = 10 × 9/20 × 9 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
108/180 + 90/180 = 108 + 90/180 = 198/180 - 198/180 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 27/45 + 10/20 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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