Add 3/27 and 2/45
3/27 + 2/45 is 7/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
3/27 = 3 × 5/27 × 5 = 15/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
2/45 = 2 × 3/45 × 3 = 6/135 - Add the two like fractions:
15/135 + 6/135 = 15 + 6/135 = 21/135 - 21/135 simplified gives 7/45
- So, 3/27 + 2/45 = 7/45
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