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Add 81/27 and 6/45

1st number: 3 0/27, 2nd number: 6/45

81/27 + 6/45 is 47/15.

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,
    6/45 = 6 × 3/45 × 3 = 18/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/135 + 18/135 = 405 + 18/135 = 423/135
  5. 423/135 simplified gives 47/15
  6. So, 81/27 + 6/45 = 47/15
    In mixed form: 32/15

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