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Add 6/27 and 15/36

6/27 + 15/36 is 23/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   15/36 = 15 × 3/36 × 3 = 45/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/108 + 45/108 = 24 + 45/108 = 69/108
5. 69/108 simplified gives 23/36
6. So, 6/27 + 15/36 = 23/36

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