Add 54/45 and 25/27
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 25/27
54/45 + 25/27 is 287/135.
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,
54/45 = 54 × 3/45 × 3 = 162/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
25/27 = 25 × 5/27 × 5 = 125/135 - Add the two like fractions:
162/135 + 125/135 = 162 + 125/135 = 287/135 - So, 54/45 + 25/27 = 287/135
In mixed form: 217/135
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