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Add 81/45 and 36/27

1st number: 1 36/45, 2nd number: 1 9/27

81/45 + 36/27 is 47/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
    81/45 = 81 × 3/45 × 3 = 243/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    36/27 = 36 × 5/27 × 5 = 180/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/135 + 180/135 = 243 + 180/135 = 423/135
  5. 423/135 simplified gives 47/15
  6. So, 81/45 + 36/27 = 47/15
    In mixed form: 32/15

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