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Add 9/5 and 45/27

1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 1 18/27

9/5 + 45/27 is 52/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 27 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    9/5 = 9 × 27/5 × 27 = 243/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    45/27 = 45 × 5/27 × 5 = 225/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/135 + 225/135 = 243 + 225/135 = 468/135
  5. 468/135 simplified gives 52/15
  6. So, 9/5 + 45/27 = 52/15
    In mixed form: 37/15

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