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Add 24/27 and 6/45

24/27 + 6/45 is 46/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 45 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    24/27 = 24 × 5/27 × 5 = 120/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
    6/45 = 6 × 3/45 × 3 = 18/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/135 + 18/135 = 120 + 18/135 = 138/135
  5. 138/135 simplified gives 46/45
  6. So, 24/27 + 6/45 = 46/45
    In mixed form: 11/45

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