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Add 48/27 and 63/18

1st number: 1 21/27, 2nd number: 3 9/18

48/27 + 63/18 is 95/18.

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,
    48/27 = 48 × 2/27 × 2 = 96/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    63/18 = 63 × 3/18 × 3 = 189/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/54 + 189/54 = 96 + 189/54 = 285/54
  5. 285/54 simplified gives 95/18
  6. So, 48/27 + 63/18 = 95/18
    In mixed form: 55/18

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