Add 54/27 and 70/45
1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 1 25/45
54/27 + 70/45 is 32/9.
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,
54/27 = 54 × 5/27 × 5 = 270/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
70/45 = 70 × 3/45 × 3 = 210/135 - Add the two like fractions:
270/135 + 210/135 = 270 + 210/135 = 480/135 - 480/135 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 54/27 + 70/45 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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