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Add 10/27 and 32/45

10/27 + 32/45 is 146/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    10/27 = 10 × 5/27 × 5 = 50/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
    32/45 = 32 × 3/45 × 3 = 96/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/135 + 96/135 = 50 + 96/135 = 146/135
  5. So, 10/27 + 32/45 = 146/135
    In mixed form: 111/135

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