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Add 27/3 and 18/30

1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 18/30

27/3 + 18/30 is 48/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    27/3 = 27 × 10/3 × 10 = 270/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    18/30 = 18 × 1/30 × 1 = 18/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/30 + 18/30 = 270 + 18/30 = 288/30
  5. 288/30 simplified gives 48/5
  6. So, 27/3 + 18/30 = 48/5
    In mixed form: 93/5

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