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Add 12/5 and 27/45

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 27/45

12/5 + 27/45 is 3/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    12/5 = 12 × 9/5 × 9 = 108/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    27/45 = 27 × 1/45 × 1 = 27/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/45 + 27/45 = 108 + 27/45 = 135/45
  5. 135/45 simplified gives 3/1
  6. So, 12/5 + 27/45 = 3/1

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