Add 30/27 and 64/45
1st number: 1 3/27, 2nd number: 1 19/45
30/27 + 64/45 is 38/15.
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,
30/27 = 30 × 5/27 × 5 = 150/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
64/45 = 64 × 3/45 × 3 = 192/135 - Add the two like fractions:
150/135 + 192/135 = 150 + 192/135 = 342/135 - 342/135 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 30/27 + 64/45 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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