Add 27/45 and 36/81
27/45 + 36/81 is 47/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
27/45 = 27 × 9/45 × 9 = 243/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
36/81 = 36 × 5/81 × 5 = 180/405 - Add the two like fractions:
243/405 + 180/405 = 243 + 180/405 = 423/405 - 423/405 simplified gives 47/45
- So, 27/45 + 36/81 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45
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