Add 60/27 and 84/45
1st number: 2 6/27, 2nd number: 1 39/45
60/27 + 84/45 is 184/45.
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,
60/27 = 60 × 5/27 × 5 = 300/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
84/45 = 84 × 3/45 × 3 = 252/135 - Add the two like fractions:
300/135 + 252/135 = 300 + 252/135 = 552/135 - 552/135 simplified gives 184/45
- So, 60/27 + 84/45 = 184/45
In mixed form: 44/45
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