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Add 6/12 and 27/6

1^st number: 6/12, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

6/12 + 27/6 is 5/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   6/12 = 6 × 1/12 × 1 = 6/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   27/6 = 27 × 2/6 × 2 = 54/12
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/12 + 54/12 = 6 + 54/12 = 60/12
5. 60/12 simplified gives 5/1
6. So, 6/12 + 27/6 = 5/1

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