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Add 6/18 and 27/10

1st number: 6/18, 2nd number: 2 7/10

6/18 + 27/10 is 91/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    27/10 = 27 × 9/10 × 9 = 243/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/90 + 243/90 = 30 + 243/90 = 273/90
  5. 273/90 simplified gives 91/30
  6. So, 6/18 + 27/10 = 91/30
    In mixed form: 31/30

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