Add 27/45 and 30/27, Solve 27/45 + 1 3/27 as a fraction

Add 27/45 and 30/27

1^st number: 27/45, 2^nd number: 1 3/27

27/45 + 30/27 is 77/45.

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,
30/27 = 30 × 5/27 × 5 = 150/135
Add the two like fractions:
81/135 + 150/135 = 81 + 150/135 = 231/135
231/135 simplified gives 77/45
So, 27/45 + 30/27 = 77/45
In mixed form: 132/45

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