Add 5/45 and 40/27, Solve 5/45 + 1 13/27 as a fraction

Add 5/45 and 40/27

1^st number: 5/45, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

5/45 + 40/27 is 43/27.

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,
5/45 = 5 × 3/45 × 3 = 15/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
40/27 = 40 × 5/27 × 5 = 200/135
Add the two like fractions:
15/135 + 200/135 = 15 + 200/135 = 215/135
215/135 simplified gives 43/27
So, 5/45 + 40/27 = 43/27
In mixed form: 116/27

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