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Add 35/27 and 4/18

1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 4/18

35/27 + 4/18 is 41/27.

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,
    4/18 = 4 × 3/18 × 3 = 12/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/54 + 12/54 = 70 + 12/54 = 82/54
  5. 82/54 simplified gives 41/27
  6. So, 35/27 + 4/18 = 41/27
    In mixed form: 114/27

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