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Add 49/27 and 8/45

1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 8/45

49/27 + 8/45 is 269/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 45 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    49/27 = 49 × 5/27 × 5 = 245/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
    8/45 = 8 × 3/45 × 3 = 24/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/135 + 24/135 = 245 + 24/135 = 269/135
  5. So, 49/27 + 8/45 = 269/135
    In mixed form: 1134/135

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