Add 49/27 and 84/45
1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 1 39/45
49/27 + 84/45 is 497/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
84/45 = 84 × 3/45 × 3 = 252/135 - Add the two like fractions:
245/135 + 252/135 = 245 + 252/135 = 497/135 - So, 49/27 + 84/45 = 497/135
In mixed form: 392/135
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