Add 27/45 and 18/27
27/45 + 18/27 is 19/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
27/45 = 27 × 3/45 × 3 = 81/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
18/27 = 18 × 5/27 × 5 = 90/135 - Add the two like fractions:
81/135 + 90/135 = 81 + 90/135 = 171/135 - 171/135 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 27/45 + 18/27 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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