Add 75/45 and 40/27
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 1 13/27
75/45 + 40/27 is 85/27.
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,
75/45 = 75 × 3/45 × 3 = 225/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
40/27 = 40 × 5/27 × 5 = 200/135 - Add the two like fractions:
225/135 + 200/135 = 225 + 200/135 = 425/135 - 425/135 simplified gives 85/27
- So, 75/45 + 40/27 = 85/27
In mixed form: 34/27
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