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Add 54/3 and 27/6

1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 4 3/6

54/3 + 27/6 is 45/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 6 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    54/3 = 54 × 2/3 × 2 = 108/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
    27/6 = 27 × 1/6 × 1 = 27/6
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/6 + 27/6 = 108 + 27/6 = 135/6
  5. 135/6 simplified gives 45/2
  6. So, 54/3 + 27/6 = 45/2
    In mixed form: 221/2

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