Add 7/4 and 27/45
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 27/45
7/4 + 27/45 is 47/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
7/4 = 7 × 45/4 × 45 = 315/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 108/180 = 315 + 108/180 = 423/180 - 423/180 simplified gives 47/20
- So, 7/4 + 27/45 = 47/20
In mixed form: 27/20
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