Add 27/6 and 5/45, Solve 4 3/6 + 5/45 as a fraction

Add 27/6 and 5/45

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 5/45

27/6 + 5/45 is 83/18.

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,
5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90
Add the two like fractions:
405/90 + 10/90 = 405 + 10/90 = 415/90
415/90 simplified gives 83/18
So, 27/6 + 5/45 = 83/18
In mixed form: 411/18

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