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Add 42/18 and 8/27

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

42/18 + 8/27 is 71/27.

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,
    42/18 = 42 × 3/18 × 3 = 126/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    8/27 = 8 × 2/27 × 2 = 16/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/54 + 16/54 = 126 + 16/54 = 142/54
  5. 142/54 simplified gives 71/27
  6. So, 42/18 + 8/27 = 71/27
    In mixed form: 217/27

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