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Add 12/2 and 18/27

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 18/27

12/2 + 18/27 is 20/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    12/2 = 12 × 27/2 × 27 = 324/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    18/27 = 18 × 2/27 × 2 = 36/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/54 + 36/54 = 324 + 36/54 = 360/54
  5. 360/54 simplified gives 20/3
  6. So, 12/2 + 18/27 = 20/3
    In mixed form: 62/3

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