Add 84/27 and 36/45
1st number: 3 3/27, 2nd number: 36/45
84/27 + 36/45 is 176/45.
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,
36/45 = 36 × 3/45 × 3 = 108/135 - Add the two like fractions:
420/135 + 108/135 = 420 + 108/135 = 528/135 - 528/135 simplified gives 176/45
- So, 84/27 + 36/45 = 176/45
In mixed form: 341/45
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