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Add 1/45 and 27/36

1/45 + 27/36 is 139/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    1/45 = 1 × 4/45 × 4 = 4/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/180 + 135/180 = 4 + 135/180 = 139/180
  5. So, 1/45 + 27/36 = 139/180

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