Add 45/75 and 6/27
45/75 + 6/27 is 37/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
45/75 = 45 × 9/75 × 9 = 405/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
6/27 = 6 × 25/27 × 25 = 150/675 - Add the two like fractions:
405/675 + 150/675 = 405 + 150/675 = 555/675 - 555/675 simplified gives 37/45
- So, 45/75 + 6/27 = 37/45
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