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Add 36/18 and 30/27

1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 1 3/27

36/18 + 30/27 is 28/9.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    36/18 = 36 × 3/18 × 3 = 108/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    30/27 = 30 × 2/27 × 2 = 60/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/54 + 60/54 = 108 + 60/54 = 168/54
  5. 168/54 simplified gives 28/9
  6. So, 36/18 + 30/27 = 28/9
    In mixed form: 31/9

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