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Add 60/18 and 24/27

1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 24/27

60/18 + 24/27 is 38/9.

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,
    60/18 = 60 × 3/18 × 3 = 180/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    24/27 = 24 × 2/27 × 2 = 48/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/54 + 48/54 = 180 + 48/54 = 228/54
  5. 228/54 simplified gives 38/9
  6. So, 60/18 + 24/27 = 38/9
    In mixed form: 42/9

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