Add 42/18 and 96/27, Solve 2 6/18 + 3 15/27 as a fraction

Add 42/18 and 96/27

1^st number: 2 6/18, 2^nd number: 3 15/27

42/18 + 96/27 is 53/9.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
42/18 = 42 × 3/18 × 3 = 126/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
96/27 = 96 × 2/27 × 2 = 192/54
Add the two like fractions:
126/54 + 192/54 = 126 + 192/54 = 318/54
318/54 simplified gives 53/9
So, 42/18 + 96/27 = 53/9
In mixed form: 58/9

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