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Add 27/54 and 42/36

1st number: 27/54, 2nd number: 1 6/36

27/54 + 42/36 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 36 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    27/54 = 27 × 2/54 × 2 = 54/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    42/36 = 42 × 3/36 × 3 = 126/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/108 + 126/108 = 54 + 126/108 = 180/108
  5. 180/108 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 27/54 + 42/36 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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