Add 36/27 and 10/45
1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 10/45
36/27 + 10/45 is 14/9.
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,
36/27 = 36 × 5/27 × 5 = 180/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
10/45 = 10 × 3/45 × 3 = 30/135 - Add the two like fractions:
180/135 + 30/135 = 180 + 30/135 = 210/135 - 210/135 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 36/27 + 10/45 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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