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Add 5/27 and 8/18

5/27 + 8/18 is 17/27.

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,
    5/27 = 5 × 2/27 × 2 = 10/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    8/18 = 8 × 3/18 × 3 = 24/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/54 + 24/54 = 10 + 24/54 = 34/54
  5. 34/54 simplified gives 17/27
  6. So, 5/27 + 8/18 = 17/27

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