Add 45/27 and 3/4
1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 3/4
45/27 + 3/4 is 29/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
45/27 = 45 × 4/27 × 4 = 180/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
3/4 = 3 × 27/4 × 27 = 81/108 - Add the two like fractions:
180/108 + 81/108 = 180 + 81/108 = 261/108 - 261/108 simplified gives 29/12
- So, 45/27 + 3/4 = 29/12
In mixed form: 25/12
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