Add 84/27 and 4/45
1st number: 3 3/27, 2nd number: 4/45
84/27 + 4/45 is 16/5.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 3/45 × 3 = 12/135 - Add the two like fractions:
420/135 + 12/135 = 420 + 12/135 = 432/135 - 432/135 simplified gives 16/5
- So, 84/27 + 4/45 = 16/5
In mixed form: 31/5
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