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Add 27/6 and 35/9

1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 3 8/9

27/6 + 35/9 is 151/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    27/6 = 27 × 3/6 × 3 = 81/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    35/9 = 35 × 2/9 × 2 = 70/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/18 + 70/18 = 81 + 70/18 = 151/18
  5. So, 27/6 + 35/9 = 151/18
    In mixed form: 87/18

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