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Add 35/18 and 21/27

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 21/27

35/18 + 21/27 is 49/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    35/18 = 35 × 3/18 × 3 = 105/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    21/27 = 21 × 2/27 × 2 = 42/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/54 + 42/54 = 105 + 42/54 = 147/54
  5. 147/54 simplified gives 49/18
  6. So, 35/18 + 21/27 = 49/18
    In mixed form: 213/18

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