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Add 6/18 and 84/27

1^st number: 6/18, 2^nd number: 3 3/27

6/18 + 84/27 is 31/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   6/18 = 6 × 3/18 × 3 = 18/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   84/27 = 84 × 2/27 × 2 = 168/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/54 + 168/54 = 18 + 168/54 = 186/54
5. 186/54 simplified gives 31/9
6. So, 6/18 + 84/27 = 31/9
   In mixed form: 34/9

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