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Add 6/27 and 8/45

6/27 + 8/45 is 2/5.

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,
   6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   8/45 = 8 × 3/45 × 3 = 24/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/135 + 24/135 = 30 + 24/135 = 54/135
5. 54/135 simplified gives 2/5
6. So, 6/27 + 8/45 = 2/5

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