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Add 2/6 and 75/27

1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 2 21/27

2/6 + 75/27 is 28/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    2/6 = 2 × 9/6 × 9 = 18/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    75/27 = 75 × 2/27 × 2 = 150/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/54 + 150/54 = 18 + 150/54 = 168/54
  5. 168/54 simplified gives 28/9
  6. So, 2/6 + 75/27 = 28/9
    In mixed form: 31/9

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