Add 45/5 and 15/27, Solve 9 0/5 + 15/27 as a fraction

Add 45/5 and 15/27

1^st number: 9 0/5, 2^nd number: 15/27

45/5 + 15/27 is 86/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
45/5 = 45 × 27/5 × 27 = 1215/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135
Add the two like fractions:
1215/135 + 75/135 = 1215 + 75/135 = 1290/135
1290/135 simplified gives 86/9
So, 45/5 + 15/27 = 86/9
In mixed form: 95/9

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