Add 45/27 and 63/15
1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 4 3/15
45/27 + 63/15 is 88/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 15 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 15 × 9 = 135,
63/15 = 63 × 9/15 × 9 = 567/135 - Add the two like fractions:
225/135 + 567/135 = 225 + 567/135 = 792/135 - 792/135 simplified gives 88/15
- So, 45/27 + 63/15 = 88/15
In mixed form: 513/15
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