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Add 27/54 and 70/45

1st number: 27/54, 2nd number: 1 25/45

27/54 + 70/45 is 37/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    27/54 = 27 × 5/54 × 5 = 135/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    70/45 = 70 × 6/45 × 6 = 420/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/270 + 420/270 = 135 + 420/270 = 555/270
  5. 555/270 simplified gives 37/18
  6. So, 27/54 + 70/45 = 37/18
    In mixed form: 21/18

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