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Add 6/27 and 20/9

1^st number: 6/27, 2^nd number: 2 2/9

6/27 + 20/9 is 22/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 9 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   6/27 = 6 × 1/27 × 1 = 6/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
   20/9 = 20 × 3/9 × 3 = 60/27
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/27 + 60/27 = 6 + 60/27 = 66/27
5. 66/27 simplified gives 22/9
6. So, 6/27 + 20/9 = 22/9
   In mixed form: 24/9

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