Add 27/54 and 10/45
27/54 + 10/45 is 13/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
27/54 = 27 × 5/54 × 5 = 135/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
10/45 = 10 × 6/45 × 6 = 60/270 - Add the two like fractions:
135/270 + 60/270 = 135 + 60/270 = 195/270 - 195/270 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 27/54 + 10/45 = 13/18
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