Add 36/45 and 10/27, Solve 36/45 + 10/27 as a fraction

Add 36/45 and 10/27

36/45 + 10/27 is 158/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
36/45 = 36 × 3/45 × 3 = 108/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
10/27 = 10 × 5/27 × 5 = 50/135
Add the two like fractions:
108/135 + 50/135 = 108 + 50/135 = 158/135
So, 36/45 + 10/27 = 158/135
In mixed form: 123/135

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