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Add 1/27 and 7/6

1st number: 1/27, 2nd number: 1 1/6

1/27 + 7/6 is 65/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 6 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 6 × 9 = 54,
    7/6 = 7 × 9/6 × 9 = 63/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/54 + 63/54 = 2 + 63/54 = 65/54
  5. So, 1/27 + 7/6 = 65/54
    In mixed form: 111/54

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