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Add 45/27 and 6/10

1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 6/10

45/27 + 6/10 is 34/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 10 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    45/27 = 45 × 10/27 × 10 = 450/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    6/10 = 6 × 27/10 × 27 = 162/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/270 + 162/270 = 450 + 162/270 = 612/270
  5. 612/270 simplified gives 34/15
  6. So, 45/27 + 6/10 = 34/15
    In mixed form: 24/15

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