Add 3/7 and 27/45
3/7 + 27/45 is 36/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/7 = 3 × 45/7 × 45 = 135/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
27/45 = 27 × 7/45 × 7 = 189/315 - Add the two like fractions:
135/315 + 189/315 = 135 + 189/315 = 324/315 - 324/315 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 3/7 + 27/45 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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