Add 42/27 and 5/45
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 5/45
42/27 + 5/45 is 5/3.
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,
42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
5/45 = 5 × 3/45 × 3 = 15/135 - Add the two like fractions:
210/135 + 15/135 = 210 + 15/135 = 225/135 - 225/135 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 42/27 + 5/45 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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