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Add 6/12 and 7/27

6/12 + 7/27 is 41/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   6/12 = 6 × 9/12 × 9 = 54/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   7/27 = 7 × 4/27 × 4 = 28/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/108 + 28/108 = 54 + 28/108 = 82/108
5. 82/108 simplified gives 41/54
6. So, 6/12 + 7/27 = 41/54

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