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Add 15/45 and 27/6

1st number: 15/45, 2nd number: 4 3/6

15/45 + 27/6 is 29/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    15/45 = 15 × 2/45 × 2 = 30/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    27/6 = 27 × 15/6 × 15 = 405/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/90 + 405/90 = 30 + 405/90 = 435/90
  5. 435/90 simplified gives 29/6
  6. So, 15/45 + 27/6 = 29/6
    In mixed form: 45/6

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