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Add 54/27 and 10/45

1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 10/45

54/27 + 10/45 is 20/9.

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,
    54/27 = 54 × 5/27 × 5 = 270/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
    10/45 = 10 × 3/45 × 3 = 30/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/135 + 30/135 = 270 + 30/135 = 300/135
  5. 300/135 simplified gives 20/9
  6. So, 54/27 + 10/45 = 20/9
    In mixed form: 22/9

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