Add 45/5 and 14/27
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 14/27
45/5 + 14/27 is 257/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
45/5 = 45 × 27/5 × 27 = 1215/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
14/27 = 14 × 5/27 × 5 = 70/135 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/135 + 70/135 = 1215 + 70/135 = 1285/135 - 1285/135 simplified gives 257/27
- So, 45/5 + 14/27 = 257/27
In mixed form: 914/27
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