Add 45/27 and 36/45
1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 36/45
45/27 + 36/45 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
45/27 = 45 × 5/27 × 5 = 225/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
36/45 = 36 × 3/45 × 3 = 108/135 - Add the two like fractions:
225/135 + 108/135 = 225 + 108/135 = 333/135 - 333/135 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 45/27 + 36/45 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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