Add 72/27 and 2/45
1st number: 2 18/27, 2nd number: 2/45
72/27 + 2/45 is 122/45.
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,
72/27 = 72 × 5/27 × 5 = 360/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
2/45 = 2 × 3/45 × 3 = 6/135 - Add the two like fractions:
360/135 + 6/135 = 360 + 6/135 = 366/135 - 366/135 simplified gives 122/45
- So, 72/27 + 2/45 = 122/45
In mixed form: 232/45
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