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Add 27/75 and 45/54

27/75 + 45/54 is 179/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
    27/75 = 27 × 18/75 × 18 = 486/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    45/54 = 45 × 25/54 × 25 = 1125/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/1350 + 1125/1350 = 486 + 1125/1350 = 1611/1350
  5. 1611/1350 simplified gives 179/150
  6. So, 27/75 + 45/54 = 179/150
    In mixed form: 129/150

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