Add 30/27 and 48/45, Solve 1 3/27 + 1 3/45 as a fraction

Add 30/27 and 48/45

1^st number: 1 3/27, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

30/27 + 48/45 is 98/45.

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,
30/27 = 30 × 5/27 × 5 = 150/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
48/45 = 48 × 3/45 × 3 = 144/135
Add the two like fractions:
150/135 + 144/135 = 150 + 144/135 = 294/135
294/135 simplified gives 98/45
So, 30/27 + 48/45 = 98/45
In mixed form: 28/45

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