Add 27/54 and 42/45
27/54 + 42/45 is 43/30.
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,
42/45 = 42 × 6/45 × 6 = 252/270 - Add the two like fractions:
135/270 + 252/270 = 135 + 252/270 = 387/270 - 387/270 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 27/54 + 42/45 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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