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Add 5/45 and 12/81

5/45 + 12/81 is 7/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 81 is 405

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
    5/45 = 5 × 9/45 × 9 = 45/405
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
    12/81 = 12 × 5/81 × 5 = 60/405
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/405 + 60/405 = 45 + 60/405 = 105/405
  5. 105/405 simplified gives 7/27
  6. So, 5/45 + 12/81 = 7/27

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