Add 7/27 and 7/45
7/27 + 7/45 is 56/135.
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,
7/27 = 7 × 5/27 × 5 = 35/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
7/45 = 7 × 3/45 × 3 = 21/135 - Add the two like fractions:
35/135 + 21/135 = 35 + 21/135 = 56/135 - So, 7/27 + 7/45 = 56/135
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