Add 27/45 and 12/30
27/45 + 12/30 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
27/45 = 27 × 2/45 × 2 = 54/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
12/30 = 12 × 3/30 × 3 = 36/90 - Add the two like fractions:
54/90 + 36/90 = 54 + 36/90 = 90/90 - 90/90 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 27/45 + 12/30 = 1/1
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