Add 45/21 and 8/27
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 8/27
45/21 + 8/27 is 461/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
45/21 = 45 × 9/21 × 9 = 405/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
8/27 = 8 × 7/27 × 7 = 56/189 - Add the two like fractions:
405/189 + 56/189 = 405 + 56/189 = 461/189 - So, 45/21 + 8/27 = 461/189
In mixed form: 283/189
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