Add 27/5 and 20/45
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 20/45
27/5 + 20/45 is 263/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
27/5 = 27 × 9/5 × 9 = 243/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
20/45 = 20 × 1/45 × 1 = 20/45 - Add the two like fractions:
243/45 + 20/45 = 243 + 20/45 = 263/45 - So, 27/5 + 20/45 = 263/45
In mixed form: 538/45
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