Add 5/27 and 16/45
5/27 + 16/45 is 73/135.
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,
5/27 = 5 × 5/27 × 5 = 25/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
16/45 = 16 × 3/45 × 3 = 48/135 - Add the two like fractions:
25/135 + 48/135 = 25 + 48/135 = 73/135 - So, 5/27 + 16/45 = 73/135
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