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Add 42/27 and 2/6

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 2/6

42/27 + 2/6 is 17/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 6 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    42/27 = 42 × 2/27 × 2 = 84/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    2/6 = 2 × 9/6 × 9 = 18/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/54 + 18/54 = 84 + 18/54 = 102/54
  5. 102/54 simplified gives 17/9
  6. So, 42/27 + 2/6 = 17/9
    In mixed form: 18/9

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