Add 27/45 and 6/27, Solve 27/45 + 6/27 as a fraction

Add 27/45 and 6/27

27/45 + 6/27 is 37/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
27/45 = 27 × 3/45 × 3 = 81/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135
Add the two like fractions:
81/135 + 30/135 = 81 + 30/135 = 111/135
111/135 simplified gives 37/45
So, 27/45 + 6/27 = 37/45

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