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Add 45/27 and 20/6

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

45/27 + 20/6 is 5/1.

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,
   45/27 = 45 × 2/27 × 2 = 90/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   20/6 = 20 × 9/6 × 9 = 180/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/54 + 180/54 = 90 + 180/54 = 270/54
5. 270/54 simplified gives 5/1
6. So, 45/27 + 20/6 = 5/1

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