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Add 5/18 and 4/27

5/18 + 4/27 is 23/54.

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,
    5/18 = 5 × 3/18 × 3 = 15/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    4/27 = 4 × 2/27 × 2 = 8/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/54 + 8/54 = 15 + 8/54 = 23/54
  5. So, 5/18 + 4/27 = 23/54

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