Add 27/9 and 54/5, Solve 3 0/9 + 10 4/5 as a fraction

Add 27/9 and 54/5

1^st number: 3 0/9, 2^nd number: 10 4/5

27/9 + 54/5 is 69/5.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
27/9 = 27 × 5/9 × 5 = 135/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
54/5 = 54 × 9/5 × 9 = 486/45
Add the two like fractions:
135/45 + 486/45 = 135 + 486/45 = 621/45
621/45 simplified gives 69/5
So, 27/9 + 54/5 = 69/5
In mixed form: 134/5

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