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Add 27/10 and 25/18

1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 1 7/18

27/10 + 25/18 is 184/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    27/10 = 27 × 9/10 × 9 = 243/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/90 + 125/90 = 243 + 125/90 = 368/90
  5. 368/90 simplified gives 184/45
  6. So, 27/10 + 25/18 = 184/45
    In mixed form: 44/45

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