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Add 45/6 and 35/27

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 1 8/27

45/6 + 35/27 is 475/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    45/6 = 45 × 9/6 × 9 = 405/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    35/27 = 35 × 2/27 × 2 = 70/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/54 + 70/54 = 405 + 70/54 = 475/54
  5. So, 45/6 + 35/27 = 475/54
    In mixed form: 843/54

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