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Add 18/4 and 8/27

1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 8/27

18/4 + 8/27 is 259/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    18/4 = 18 × 27/4 × 27 = 486/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    8/27 = 8 × 4/27 × 4 = 32/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/108 + 32/108 = 486 + 32/108 = 518/108
  5. 518/108 simplified gives 259/54
  6. So, 18/4 + 8/27 = 259/54
    In mixed form: 443/54

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