Add 27/45 and 20/7, Solve 27/45 + 2 6/7 as a fraction

Add 27/45 and 20/7

1^st number: 27/45, 2^nd number: 2 6/7

27/45 + 20/7 is 121/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 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 7 × 45 = 315,
20/7 = 20 × 45/7 × 45 = 900/315
Add the two like fractions:
189/315 + 900/315 = 189 + 900/315 = 1089/315
1089/315 simplified gives 121/35
So, 27/45 + 20/7 = 121/35
In mixed form: 316/35

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