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Add 1/27 and 8/6

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

1/27 + 8/6 is 37/27.

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,
    8/6 = 8 × 9/6 × 9 = 72/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/54 + 72/54 = 2 + 72/54 = 74/54
  5. 74/54 simplified gives 37/27
  6. So, 1/27 + 8/6 = 37/27
    In mixed form: 110/27

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