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Add 27/9 and 36/5

1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 7 1/5

27/9 + 36/5 is 51/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 5 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 5 × 9 = 45,
    36/5 = 36 × 9/5 × 9 = 324/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/45 + 324/45 = 135 + 324/45 = 459/45
  5. 459/45 simplified gives 51/5
  6. So, 27/9 + 36/5 = 51/5
    In mixed form: 101/5

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