Add 27/45 and 18/75
27/45 + 18/75 is 21/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
27/45 = 27 × 5/45 × 5 = 135/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
18/75 = 18 × 3/75 × 3 = 54/225 - Add the two like fractions:
135/225 + 54/225 = 135 + 54/225 = 189/225 - 189/225 simplified gives 21/25
- So, 27/45 + 18/75 = 21/25
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