Add 45/27 and 4/45, Solve 1 18/27 + 4/45 as a fraction

Add 45/27 and 4/45

1^st number: 1 18/27, 2^nd number: 4/45

45/27 + 4/45 is 79/45.

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,
4/45 = 4 × 3/45 × 3 = 12/135
Add the two like fractions:
225/135 + 12/135 = 225 + 12/135 = 237/135
237/135 simplified gives 79/45
So, 45/27 + 4/45 = 79/45
In mixed form: 134/45

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