Add 81/45 and 6/27, Solve 1 36/45 + 6/27 as a fraction

Add 81/45 and 6/27

1^st number: 1 36/45, 2^nd number: 6/27

81/45 + 6/27 is 91/45.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
81/45 = 81 × 3/45 × 3 = 243/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135
Add the two like fractions:
243/135 + 30/135 = 243 + 30/135 = 273/135
273/135 simplified gives 91/45
So, 81/45 + 6/27 = 91/45
In mixed form: 21/45

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