Add 84/27 and 18/45
1st number: 3 3/27, 2nd number: 18/45
84/27 + 18/45 is 158/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
84/27 = 84 × 5/27 × 5 = 420/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
18/45 = 18 × 3/45 × 3 = 54/135 - Add the two like fractions:
420/135 + 54/135 = 420 + 54/135 = 474/135 - 474/135 simplified gives 158/45
- So, 84/27 + 18/45 = 158/45
In mixed form: 323/45
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