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Add 18/2 and 45/27

1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 1 18/27

18/2 + 45/27 is 32/3.

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,
    18/2 = 18 × 27/2 × 27 = 486/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    45/27 = 45 × 2/27 × 2 = 90/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/54 + 90/54 = 486 + 90/54 = 576/54
  5. 576/54 simplified gives 32/3
  6. So, 18/2 + 45/27 = 32/3
    In mixed form: 102/3

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