Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 45/15 and 5/27

1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 5/27

45/15 + 5/27 is 86/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 27 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    45/15 = 45 × 9/15 × 9 = 405/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    5/27 = 5 × 5/27 × 5 = 25/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/135 + 25/135 = 405 + 25/135 = 430/135
  5. 430/135 simplified gives 86/27
  6. So, 45/15 + 5/27 = 86/27
    In mixed form: 35/27

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com