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Add 6/27 and 6/12

6/27 + 6/12 is 13/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 12 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 12 × 9 = 108,
   6/12 = 6 × 9/12 × 9 = 54/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/108 + 54/108 = 24 + 54/108 = 78/108
5. 78/108 simplified gives 13/18
6. So, 6/27 + 6/12 = 13/18

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