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Add 27/35 and 4/45

27/35 + 4/45 is 271/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    27/35 = 27 × 9/35 × 9 = 243/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    4/45 = 4 × 7/45 × 7 = 28/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/315 + 28/315 = 243 + 28/315 = 271/315
  5. So, 27/35 + 4/45 = 271/315

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