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Add 27/5 and 3/18

1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 3/18

27/5 + 3/18 is 167/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    27/5 = 27 × 18/5 × 18 = 486/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/90 + 15/90 = 486 + 15/90 = 501/90
  5. 501/90 simplified gives 167/30
  6. So, 27/5 + 3/18 = 167/30
    In mixed form: 517/30

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