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Add 27/3 and 30/45

1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 30/45

27/3 + 30/45 is 29/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    27/3 = 27 × 15/3 × 15 = 405/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    30/45 = 30 × 1/45 × 1 = 30/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/45 + 30/45 = 405 + 30/45 = 435/45
  5. 435/45 simplified gives 29/3
  6. So, 27/3 + 30/45 = 29/3
    In mixed form: 92/3

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