Add 36/45 and 14/27
36/45 + 14/27 is 178/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
14/27 = 14 × 5/27 × 5 = 70/135 - Add the two like fractions:
108/135 + 70/135 = 108 + 70/135 = 178/135 - So, 36/45 + 14/27 = 178/135
In mixed form: 143/135
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