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Add 27/35 and 75/45

1st number: 27/35, 2nd number: 1 30/45

27/35 + 75/45 is 256/105.

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,
    75/45 = 75 × 7/45 × 7 = 525/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/315 + 525/315 = 243 + 525/315 = 768/315
  5. 768/315 simplified gives 256/105
  6. So, 27/35 + 75/45 = 256/105
    In mixed form: 246/105

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