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Add 27/75 and 6/45

27/75 + 6/45 is 37/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    27/75 = 27 × 3/75 × 3 = 81/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    6/45 = 6 × 5/45 × 5 = 30/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/225 + 30/225 = 81 + 30/225 = 111/225
  5. 111/225 simplified gives 37/75
  6. So, 27/75 + 6/45 = 37/75

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