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Add 18/5 and 84/27

1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 3 3/27

18/5 + 84/27 is 302/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 27 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    18/5 = 18 × 27/5 × 27 = 486/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    84/27 = 84 × 5/27 × 5 = 420/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/135 + 420/135 = 486 + 420/135 = 906/135
  5. 906/135 simplified gives 302/45
  6. So, 18/5 + 84/27 = 302/45
    In mixed form: 632/45

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