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Add 27/45 and 1/9

27/45 + 1/9 is 32/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    27/45 = 27 × 1/45 × 1 = 27/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    1/9 = 1 × 5/9 × 5 = 5/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/45 + 5/45 = 27 + 5/45 = 32/45
  5. So, 27/45 + 1/9 = 32/45

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