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Add 20/45 and 32/27

1st number: 20/45, 2nd number: 1 5/27

20/45 + 32/27 is 44/27.

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,
    20/45 = 20 × 3/45 × 3 = 60/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    32/27 = 32 × 5/27 × 5 = 160/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/135 + 160/135 = 60 + 160/135 = 220/135
  5. 220/135 simplified gives 44/27
  6. So, 20/45 + 32/27 = 44/27
    In mixed form: 117/27

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