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Add 1/45 and 30/27

1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 1 3/27

1/45 + 30/27 is 17/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 27 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
    1/45 = 1 × 3/45 × 3 = 3/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    30/27 = 30 × 5/27 × 5 = 150/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/135 + 150/135 = 3 + 150/135 = 153/135
  5. 153/135 simplified gives 17/15
  6. So, 1/45 + 30/27 = 17/15
    In mixed form: 12/15

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