Add 49/45 and 60/27
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 2 6/27
49/45 + 60/27 is 149/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
49/45 = 49 × 3/45 × 3 = 147/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
60/27 = 60 × 5/27 × 5 = 300/135 - Add the two like fractions:
147/135 + 300/135 = 147 + 300/135 = 447/135 - 447/135 simplified gives 149/45
- So, 49/45 + 60/27 = 149/45
In mixed form: 314/45
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