Add 42/3 and 27/45
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 27/45
42/3 + 27/45 is 73/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
42/3 = 42 × 15/3 × 15 = 630/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
27/45 = 27 × 1/45 × 1 = 27/45 - Add the two like fractions:
630/45 + 27/45 = 630 + 27/45 = 657/45 - 657/45 simplified gives 73/5
- So, 42/3 + 27/45 = 73/5
In mixed form: 143/5
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