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Add 2/3 and 27/6

1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 4 3/6

2/3 + 27/6 is 31/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 6 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    2/3 = 2 × 2/3 × 2 = 4/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
    27/6 = 27 × 1/6 × 1 = 27/6
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/6 + 27/6 = 4 + 27/6 = 31/6
  5. So, 2/3 + 27/6 = 31/6
    In mixed form: 51/6

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