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Add 1/27 and 45/18

1^st number: 1/27, 2^nd number: 2 9/18

1/27 + 45/18 is 137/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 18 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   1/27 = 1 × 2/27 × 2 = 2/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   45/18 = 45 × 3/18 × 3 = 135/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2/54 + 135/54 = 2 + 135/54 = 137/54
5. So, 1/27 + 45/18 = 137/54
   In mixed form: 229/54

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