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Add 56/45 and 6/27

1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 6/27

56/45 + 6/27 is 22/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
    56/45 = 56 × 3/45 × 3 = 168/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/135 + 30/135 = 168 + 30/135 = 198/135
  5. 198/135 simplified gives 22/15
  6. So, 56/45 + 6/27 = 22/15
    In mixed form: 17/15

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