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Add 35/27 and 24/18

1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 1 6/18

35/27 + 24/18 is 71/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 18 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    35/27 = 35 × 2/27 × 2 = 70/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    24/18 = 24 × 3/18 × 3 = 72/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/54 + 72/54 = 70 + 72/54 = 142/54
  5. 142/54 simplified gives 71/27
  6. So, 35/27 + 24/18 = 71/27
    In mixed form: 217/27

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