Add 27/45 and 54/63
27/45 + 54/63 is 51/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 63 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 63 × 5 = 315,
54/63 = 54 × 5/63 × 5 = 270/315 - Add the two like fractions:
189/315 + 270/315 = 189 + 270/315 = 459/315 - 459/315 simplified gives 51/35
- So, 27/45 + 54/63 = 51/35
In mixed form: 116/35
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