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Add 2/9 and 45/27

1^st number: 2/9, 2^nd number: 1 18/27

2/9 + 45/27 is 17/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
   2/9 = 2 × 3/9 × 3 = 6/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   45/27 = 45 × 1/27 × 1 = 45/27
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/27 + 45/27 = 6 + 45/27 = 51/27
5. 51/27 simplified gives 17/9
6. So, 2/9 + 45/27 = 17/9
   In mixed form: 18/9

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