Add 63/27 and 6/45
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 6/45
63/27 + 6/45 is 37/15.
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,
63/27 = 63 × 5/27 × 5 = 315/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
6/45 = 6 × 3/45 × 3 = 18/135 - Add the two like fractions:
315/135 + 18/135 = 315 + 18/135 = 333/135 - 333/135 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 63/27 + 6/45 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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