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Add 27/3 and 54/45

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

27/3 + 54/45 is 51/5.

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,
    54/45 = 54 × 1/45 × 1 = 54/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/45 + 54/45 = 405 + 54/45 = 459/45
  5. 459/45 simplified gives 51/5
  6. So, 27/3 + 54/45 = 51/5
    In mixed form: 101/5

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