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Add 35/27 and 36/18

1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 2 0/18

35/27 + 36/18 is 89/27.

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,
    36/18 = 36 × 3/18 × 3 = 108/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/54 + 108/54 = 70 + 108/54 = 178/54
  5. 178/54 simplified gives 89/27
  6. So, 35/27 + 36/18 = 89/27
    In mixed form: 38/27

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