Add 45/90 and 27/5
1st number: 45/90, 2nd number: 5 2/5
45/90 + 27/5 is 59/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
45/90 = 45 × 1/90 × 1 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
27/5 = 27 × 18/5 × 18 = 486/90 - Add the two like fractions:
45/90 + 486/90 = 45 + 486/90 = 531/90 - 531/90 simplified gives 59/10
- So, 45/90 + 27/5 = 59/10
In mixed form: 59/10
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