Add 27/7 and 36/45, Solve 3 6/7 + 36/45 as a fraction

Add 27/7 and 36/45

1^st number: 3 6/7, 2^nd number: 36/45

27/7 + 36/45 is 163/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
27/7 = 27 × 45/7 × 45 = 1215/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
36/45 = 36 × 7/45 × 7 = 252/315
Add the two like fractions:
1215/315 + 252/315 = 1215 + 252/315 = 1467/315
1467/315 simplified gives 163/35
So, 27/7 + 36/45 = 163/35
In mixed form: 423/35

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