Add 45/35 and 2/27
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 2/27
45/35 + 2/27 is 257/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
45/35 = 45 × 27/35 × 27 = 1215/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
2/27 = 2 × 35/27 × 35 = 70/945 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/945 + 70/945 = 1215 + 70/945 = 1285/945 - 1285/945 simplified gives 257/189
- So, 45/35 + 2/27 = 257/189
In mixed form: 168/189
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