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Add 27/45 and 36/9

1st number: 27/45, 2nd number: 4 0/9

27/45 + 36/9 is 23/5.

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,
    36/9 = 36 × 5/9 × 5 = 180/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/45 + 180/45 = 27 + 180/45 = 207/45
  5. 207/45 simplified gives 23/5
  6. So, 27/45 + 36/9 = 23/5
    In mixed form: 43/5

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