Add 42/45 and 35/27, Solve 42/45 + 1 8/27 as a fraction

Add 42/45 and 35/27

1^st number: 42/45, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

42/45 + 35/27 is 301/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
42/45 = 42 × 3/45 × 3 = 126/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
35/27 = 35 × 5/27 × 5 = 175/135
Add the two like fractions:
126/135 + 175/135 = 126 + 175/135 = 301/135
So, 42/45 + 35/27 = 301/135
In mixed form: 231/135

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