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Add 27/7 and 90/45

1st number: 3 6/7, 2nd number: 2 0/45

27/7 + 90/45 is 41/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    27/7 = 27 × 45/7 × 45 = 1215/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    90/45 = 90 × 7/45 × 7 = 630/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/315 + 630/315 = 1215 + 630/315 = 1845/315
  5. 1845/315 simplified gives 41/7
  6. So, 27/7 + 90/45 = 41/7
    In mixed form: 56/7

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