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Add 1/45 and 27/18

1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 1 9/18

1/45 + 27/18 is 137/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    27/18 = 27 × 5/18 × 5 = 135/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/90 + 135/90 = 2 + 135/90 = 137/90
  5. So, 1/45 + 27/18 = 137/90
    In mixed form: 147/90

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