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Add 3/27 and 4/45

3/27 + 4/45 is 1/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 45 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    3/27 = 3 × 5/27 × 5 = 15/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
    4/45 = 4 × 3/45 × 3 = 12/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/135 + 12/135 = 15 + 12/135 = 27/135
  5. 27/135 simplified gives 1/5
  6. So, 3/27 + 4/45 = 1/5

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