Add 63/45 and 18/27
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 18/27
63/45 + 18/27 is 31/15.
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,
63/45 = 63 × 3/45 × 3 = 189/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
18/27 = 18 × 5/27 × 5 = 90/135 - Add the two like fractions:
189/135 + 90/135 = 189 + 90/135 = 279/135 - 279/135 simplified gives 31/15
- So, 63/45 + 18/27 = 31/15
In mixed form: 21/15
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