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Add 27/54 and 6/45

27/54 + 6/45 is 19/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 45 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    27/54 = 27 × 5/54 × 5 = 135/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    6/45 = 6 × 6/45 × 6 = 36/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/270 + 36/270 = 135 + 36/270 = 171/270
  5. 171/270 simplified gives 19/30
  6. So, 27/54 + 6/45 = 19/30

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