Add 49/27 and 28/45, Solve 1 22/27 + 28/45 as a fraction

Add 49/27 and 28/45

1^st number: 1 22/27, 2^nd number: 28/45

49/27 + 28/45 is 329/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
49/27 = 49 × 5/27 × 5 = 245/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
28/45 = 28 × 3/45 × 3 = 84/135
Add the two like fractions:
245/135 + 84/135 = 245 + 84/135 = 329/135
So, 49/27 + 28/45 = 329/135
In mixed form: 259/135

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