Add 45/2 and 4/27
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 4/27
45/2 + 4/27 is 1223/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
45/2 = 45 × 27/2 × 27 = 1215/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
4/27 = 4 × 2/27 × 2 = 8/54 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/54 + 8/54 = 1215 + 8/54 = 1223/54 - So, 45/2 + 4/27 = 1223/54
In mixed form: 2235/54
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