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Add 27/9 and 24/45

1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 24/45

27/9 + 24/45 is 53/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    27/9 = 27 × 5/9 × 5 = 135/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    24/45 = 24 × 1/45 × 1 = 24/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/45 + 24/45 = 135 + 24/45 = 159/45
  5. 159/45 simplified gives 53/15
  6. So, 27/9 + 24/45 = 53/15
    In mixed form: 38/15

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