Add 27/45 and 2/10
27/45 + 2/10 is 4/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 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 10 × 9 = 90,
2/10 = 2 × 9/10 × 9 = 18/90 - Add the two like fractions:
54/90 + 18/90 = 54 + 18/90 = 72/90 - 72/90 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 27/45 + 2/10 = 4/5
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