Add 45/5 and 7/27
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 7/27
45/5 + 7/27 is 250/27.
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,
7/27 = 7 × 5/27 × 5 = 35/135 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/135 + 35/135 = 1215 + 35/135 = 1250/135 - 1250/135 simplified gives 250/27
- So, 45/5 + 7/27 = 250/27
In mixed form: 97/27
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