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Add 3/27 and 18/4

1st number: 3/27, 2nd number: 4 2/4

3/27 + 18/4 is 83/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 4 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    3/27 = 3 × 4/27 × 4 = 12/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    18/4 = 18 × 27/4 × 27 = 486/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/108 + 486/108 = 12 + 486/108 = 498/108
  5. 498/108 simplified gives 83/18
  6. So, 3/27 + 18/4 = 83/18
    In mixed form: 411/18

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