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Add 49/27 and 84/18

1^st number: 1 22/27, 2^nd number: 4 12/18

49/27 + 84/18 is 175/27.

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,
   49/27 = 49 × 2/27 × 2 = 98/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   84/18 = 84 × 3/18 × 3 = 252/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/54 + 252/54 = 98 + 252/54 = 350/54
5. 350/54 simplified gives 175/27
6. So, 49/27 + 84/18 = 175/27
   In mixed form: 613/27

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