Add 4/27 and 70/45, Solve 4/27 + 1 25/45 as a fraction

Add 4/27 and 70/45

1^st number: 4/27, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

4/27 + 70/45 is 46/27.

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,
70/45 = 70 × 3/45 × 3 = 210/135
Add the two like fractions:
20/135 + 210/135 = 20 + 210/135 = 230/135
230/135 simplified gives 46/27
So, 4/27 + 70/45 = 46/27
In mixed form: 119/27

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