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Add 45/35 and 5/27

1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 5/27

45/35 + 5/27 is 278/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    45/35 = 45 × 27/35 × 27 = 1215/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    5/27 = 5 × 35/27 × 35 = 175/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/945 + 175/945 = 1215 + 175/945 = 1390/945
  5. 1390/945 simplified gives 278/189
  6. So, 45/35 + 5/27 = 278/189
    In mixed form: 189/189

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