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Add 8/45 and 3/27

8/45 + 3/27 is 13/45.

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,
    8/45 = 8 × 3/45 × 3 = 24/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    3/27 = 3 × 5/27 × 5 = 15/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/135 + 15/135 = 24 + 15/135 = 39/135
  5. 39/135 simplified gives 13/45
  6. So, 8/45 + 3/27 = 13/45

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