Add 45/70 and 27/45
45/70 + 27/45 is 87/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
45/70 = 45 × 9/70 × 9 = 405/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
27/45 = 27 × 14/45 × 14 = 378/630 - Add the two like fractions:
405/630 + 378/630 = 405 + 378/630 = 783/630 - 783/630 simplified gives 87/70
- So, 45/70 + 27/45 = 87/70
In mixed form: 117/70
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