Add 7/45 and 30/27, Solve 7/45 + 1 3/27 as a fraction

Add 7/45 and 30/27

1^st number: 7/45, 2^nd number: 1 3/27

7/45 + 30/27 is 19/15.

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,
7/45 = 7 × 3/45 × 3 = 21/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
30/27 = 30 × 5/27 × 5 = 150/135
Add the two like fractions:
21/135 + 150/135 = 21 + 150/135 = 171/135
171/135 simplified gives 19/15
So, 7/45 + 30/27 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15

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