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Add 27/18 and 18/27

1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 18/27

27/18 + 18/27 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    27/18 = 27 × 3/18 × 3 = 81/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    18/27 = 18 × 2/27 × 2 = 36/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/54 + 36/54 = 81 + 36/54 = 117/54
  5. 117/54 simplified gives 13/6
  6. So, 27/18 + 18/27 = 13/6
    In mixed form: 21/6

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