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Add 6/27 and 90/18

1st number: 6/27, 2nd number: 5 0/18

6/27 + 90/18 is 47/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 18 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    6/27 = 6 × 2/27 × 2 = 12/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    90/18 = 90 × 3/18 × 3 = 270/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/54 + 270/54 = 12 + 270/54 = 282/54
  5. 282/54 simplified gives 47/9
  6. So, 6/27 + 90/18 = 47/9
    In mixed form: 52/9

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