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Add 25/10 and 18/27

1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 18/27

25/10 + 18/27 is 19/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    25/10 = 25 × 27/10 × 27 = 675/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    18/27 = 18 × 10/27 × 10 = 180/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/270 + 180/270 = 675 + 180/270 = 855/270
  5. 855/270 simplified gives 19/6
  6. So, 25/10 + 18/27 = 19/6
    In mixed form: 31/6

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