Add 45/10 and 8/27
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 8/27
45/10 + 8/27 is 259/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
45/10 = 45 × 27/10 × 27 = 1215/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
8/27 = 8 × 10/27 × 10 = 80/270 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/270 + 80/270 = 1215 + 80/270 = 1295/270 - 1295/270 simplified gives 259/54
- So, 45/10 + 8/27 = 259/54
In mixed form: 443/54
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