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Add 3/27 and 1/6

3/27 + 1/6 is 5/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 6 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    3/27 = 3 × 2/27 × 2 = 6/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    1/6 = 1 × 9/6 × 9 = 9/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/54 + 9/54 = 6 + 9/54 = 15/54
  5. 15/54 simplified gives 5/18
  6. So, 3/27 + 1/6 = 5/18

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