Add 8/45 and 15/27
8/45 + 15/27 is 11/15.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 3/45 × 3 = 24/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135 - Add the two like fractions:
24/135 + 75/135 = 24 + 75/135 = 99/135 - 99/135 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 8/45 + 15/27 = 11/15
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