Add 42/27 and 6/45, Solve 1 15/27 + 6/45 as a fraction

Add 42/27 and 6/45

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 6/45

42/27 + 6/45 is 76/45.

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,
6/45 = 6 × 3/45 × 3 = 18/135
Add the two like fractions:
210/135 + 18/135 = 210 + 18/135 = 228/135
228/135 simplified gives 76/45
So, 42/27 + 6/45 = 76/45
In mixed form: 131/45

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