Add 45/36 and 27/35, Solve 1 9/36 + 27/35 as a fraction

Add 45/36 and 27/35

1^st number: 1 9/36, 2^nd number: 27/35

45/36 + 27/35 is 283/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
45/36 = 45 × 35/36 × 35 = 1575/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
27/35 = 27 × 36/35 × 36 = 972/1260
Add the two like fractions:
1575/1260 + 972/1260 = 1575 + 972/1260 = 2547/1260
2547/1260 simplified gives 283/140
So, 45/36 + 27/35 = 283/140
In mixed form: 23/140

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