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Add 49/10 and 18/27

1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 18/27

49/10 + 18/27 is 167/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    49/10 = 49 × 27/10 × 27 = 1323/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    18/27 = 18 × 10/27 × 10 = 180/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/270 + 180/270 = 1323 + 180/270 = 1503/270
  5. 1503/270 simplified gives 167/30
  6. So, 49/10 + 18/27 = 167/30
    In mixed form: 517/30

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