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Add 27/45 and 54/42

1st number: 27/45, 2nd number: 1 12/42

27/45 + 54/42 is 66/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 42 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    27/45 = 27 × 14/45 × 14 = 378/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    54/42 = 54 × 15/42 × 15 = 810/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/630 + 810/630 = 378 + 810/630 = 1188/630
  5. 1188/630 simplified gives 66/35
  6. So, 27/45 + 54/42 = 66/35
    In mixed form: 131/35

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