Add 54/6 and 35/27, Solve 9 0/6 + 1 8/27 as a fraction

Add 54/6 and 35/27

1^st number: 9 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

54/6 + 35/27 is 278/27.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
54/6 = 54 × 9/6 × 9 = 486/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
35/27 = 35 × 2/27 × 2 = 70/54
Add the two like fractions:
486/54 + 70/54 = 486 + 70/54 = 556/54
556/54 simplified gives 278/27
So, 54/6 + 35/27 = 278/27
In mixed form: 108/27

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