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Add 45/5 and 35/27

1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 1 8/27

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

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    45/5 = 45 × 27/5 × 27 = 1215/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    35/27 = 35 × 5/27 × 5 = 175/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/135 + 175/135 = 1215 + 175/135 = 1390/135
  5. 1390/135 simplified gives 278/27
  6. So, 45/5 + 35/27 = 278/27
    In mixed form: 108/27

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