Add 72/45 and 1/27
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 1/27
7245 + 127 is 221135.
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,
7245 = 72 × 345 × 3 = 216135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
127 = 1 × 527 × 5 = 5135 - Add the two like fractions:
216135 + 5135 = 216 + 5135 = 221135 - So, 72/45 + 1/27 = 221/135
In mixed form: 186135
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