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Add 45/27 and 4/9

1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 4/9

45/27 + 4/9 is 19/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 9 is 27

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
    45/27 = 45 × 1/27 × 1 = 45/27
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
    4/9 = 4 × 3/9 × 3 = 12/27
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/27 + 12/27 = 45 + 12/27 = 57/27
  5. 57/27 simplified gives 19/9
  6. So, 45/27 + 4/9 = 19/9
    In mixed form: 21/9

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