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Add 30/27 and 16/45

1st number: 1 3/27, 2nd number: 16/45

30/27 + 16/45 is 22/15.

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,
    30/27 = 30 × 5/27 × 5 = 150/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
    16/45 = 16 × 3/45 × 3 = 48/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/135 + 48/135 = 150 + 48/135 = 198/135
  5. 198/135 simplified gives 22/15
  6. So, 30/27 + 16/45 = 22/15
    In mixed form: 17/15

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