Add 27/6 and 40/45
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 40/45
27/6 + 40/45 is 97/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
27/6 = 27 × 15/6 × 15 = 405/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
40/45 = 40 × 2/45 × 2 = 80/90 - Add the two like fractions:
405/90 + 80/90 = 405 + 80/90 = 485/90 - 485/90 simplified gives 97/18
- So, 27/6 + 40/45 = 97/18
In mixed form: 57/18
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