Add 45/27 and 6/45, Solve 1 18/27 + 6/45 as a fraction

Add 45/27 and 6/45

1^st number: 1 18/27, 2^nd number: 6/45

45/27 + 6/45 is 9/5.

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,
6/45 = 6 × 3/45 × 3 = 18/135
Add the two like fractions:
225/135 + 18/135 = 225 + 18/135 = 243/135
243/135 simplified gives 9/5
So, 45/27 + 6/45 = 9/5
In mixed form: 14/5

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