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Add 36/27 and 27/18

1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 1 9/18

36/27 + 27/18 is 17/6.

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,
    36/27 = 36 × 2/27 × 2 = 72/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    27/18 = 27 × 3/18 × 3 = 81/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/54 + 81/54 = 72 + 81/54 = 153/54
  5. 153/54 simplified gives 17/6
  6. So, 36/27 + 27/18 = 17/6
    In mixed form: 25/6

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