Add 36/27 and 20/45
1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 20/45
36/27 + 20/45 is 16/9.
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,
20/45 = 20 × 3/45 × 3 = 60/135 - Add the two like fractions:
180/135 + 60/135 = 180 + 60/135 = 240/135 - 240/135 simplified gives 16/9
- So, 36/27 + 20/45 = 16/9
In mixed form: 17/9
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