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Add 10/18 and 60/27

1st number: 10/18, 2nd number: 2 6/27

10/18 + 60/27 is 25/9.

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,
    10/18 = 10 × 3/18 × 3 = 30/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    60/27 = 60 × 2/27 × 2 = 120/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/54 + 120/54 = 30 + 120/54 = 150/54
  5. 150/54 simplified gives 25/9
  6. So, 10/18 + 60/27 = 25/9
    In mixed form: 27/9

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