Add 4/27 and 6/45
4/27 + 6/45 is 38/135.
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,
4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
6/45 = 6 × 3/45 × 3 = 18/135 - Add the two like fractions:
20/135 + 18/135 = 20 + 18/135 = 38/135 - So, 4/27 + 6/45 = 38/135
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