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Add 18/30 and 42/27

1st number: 18/30, 2nd number: 1 15/27

18/30 + 42/27 is 97/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    18/30 = 18 × 9/30 × 9 = 162/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    42/27 = 42 × 10/27 × 10 = 420/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/270 + 420/270 = 162 + 420/270 = 582/270
  5. 582/270 simplified gives 97/45
  6. So, 18/30 + 42/27 = 97/45
    In mixed form: 27/45

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