Add 7/45 and 40/27
1st number: 7/45, 2nd number: 1 13/27
7/45 + 40/27 is 221/135.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 3/45 × 3 = 21/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
40/27 = 40 × 5/27 × 5 = 200/135 - Add the two like fractions:
21/135 + 200/135 = 21 + 200/135 = 221/135 - So, 7/45 + 40/27 = 221/135
In mixed form: 186/135
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