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Add 70/45 and 9/27

1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 9/27

70/45 + 9/27 is 17/9.

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,
    70/45 = 70 × 3/45 × 3 = 210/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    9/27 = 9 × 5/27 × 5 = 45/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/135 + 45/135 = 210 + 45/135 = 255/135
  5. 255/135 simplified gives 17/9
  6. So, 70/45 + 9/27 = 17/9
    In mixed form: 18/9

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