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Add 10/45 and 2/27

10/45 + 2/27 is 8/27.

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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,
   10/45 = 10 × 3/45 × 3 = 30/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   2/27 = 2 × 5/27 × 5 = 10/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/135 + 10/135 = 30 + 10/135 = 40/135
5. 40/135 simplified gives 8/27
6. So, 10/45 + 2/27 = 8/27

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