Add 27/45 and 18/35
27/45 + 18/35 is 39/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
27/45 = 27 × 7/45 × 7 = 189/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
18/35 = 18 × 9/35 × 9 = 162/315 - Add the two like fractions:
189/315 + 162/315 = 189 + 162/315 = 351/315 - 351/315 simplified gives 39/35
- So, 27/45 + 18/35 = 39/35
In mixed form: 14/35
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