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Add 81/27 and 54/45

1st number: 3 0/27, 2nd number: 1 9/45

81/27 + 54/45 is 21/5.

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,
    81/27 = 81 × 5/27 × 5 = 405/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
    54/45 = 54 × 3/45 × 3 = 162/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/135 + 162/135 = 405 + 162/135 = 567/135
  5. 567/135 simplified gives 21/5
  6. So, 81/27 + 54/45 = 21/5
    In mixed form: 41/5

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