Add 72/27 and 50/45
1st number: 2 18/27, 2nd number: 1 5/45
72/27 + 50/45 is 34/9.
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,
50/45 = 50 × 3/45 × 3 = 150/135 - Add the two like fractions:
360/135 + 150/135 = 360 + 150/135 = 510/135 - 510/135 simplified gives 34/9
- So, 72/27 + 50/45 = 34/9
In mixed form: 37/9
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