Add 45/5 and 8/27
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 8/27
45/5 + 8/27 is 251/27.
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,
8/27 = 8 × 5/27 × 5 = 40/135 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/135 + 40/135 = 1215 + 40/135 = 1255/135 - 1255/135 simplified gives 251/27
- So, 45/5 + 8/27 = 251/27
In mixed form: 98/27
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