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Add 81/45 and 42/27

1st number: 1 36/45, 2nd number: 1 15/27

81/45 + 42/27 is 151/45.

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,
    42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/135 + 210/135 = 243 + 210/135 = 453/135
  5. 453/135 simplified gives 151/45
  6. So, 81/45 + 42/27 = 151/45
    In mixed form: 316/45

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