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Add 21/45 and 10/27

21/45 + 10/27 is 113/135.

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,
    21/45 = 21 × 3/45 × 3 = 63/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    10/27 = 10 × 5/27 × 5 = 50/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/135 + 50/135 = 63 + 50/135 = 113/135
  5. So, 21/45 + 10/27 = 113/135

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