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Add 5/6 and 7/27

5/6 + 7/27 is 59/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    5/6 = 5 × 9/6 × 9 = 45/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    7/27 = 7 × 2/27 × 2 = 14/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/54 + 14/54 = 45 + 14/54 = 59/54
  5. So, 5/6 + 7/27 = 59/54
    In mixed form: 15/54

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