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Add 45/4 and 6/27

1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 6/27

45/4 + 6/27 is 413/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    45/4 = 45 × 27/4 × 27 = 1215/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/108 + 24/108 = 1215 + 24/108 = 1239/108
  5. 1239/108 simplified gives 413/36
  6. So, 45/4 + 6/27 = 413/36
    In mixed form: 1117/36

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