Add 9/45 and 27/6, Solve 9/45 + 4 3/6 as a fraction

Add 9/45 and 27/6

1^st number: 9/45, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

9/45 + 27/6 is 47/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
9/45 = 9 × 2/45 × 2 = 18/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
27/6 = 27 × 15/6 × 15 = 405/90
Add the two like fractions:
18/90 + 405/90 = 18 + 405/90 = 423/90
423/90 simplified gives 47/10
So, 9/45 + 27/6 = 47/10
In mixed form: 47/10

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