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Add 49/18 and 20/27

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 20/27

49/18 + 20/27 is 187/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   49/18 = 49 × 3/18 × 3 = 147/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   20/27 = 20 × 2/27 × 2 = 40/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   147/54 + 40/54 = 147 + 40/54 = 187/54
5. So, 49/18 + 20/27 = 187/54
   In mixed form: 325/54

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