Add 45/7 and 8/27
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 8/27
45/7 + 8/27 is 1271/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
45/7 = 45 × 27/7 × 27 = 1215/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
8/27 = 8 × 7/27 × 7 = 56/189 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/189 + 56/189 = 1215 + 56/189 = 1271/189 - So, 45/7 + 8/27 = 1271/189
In mixed form: 6137/189
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