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Add 7/18 and 27/4

1st number: 7/18, 2nd number: 6 3/4

7/18 + 27/4 is 257/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    7/18 = 7 × 2/18 × 2 = 14/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    27/4 = 27 × 9/4 × 9 = 243/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/36 + 243/36 = 14 + 243/36 = 257/36
  5. So, 7/18 + 27/4 = 257/36
    In mixed form: 75/36

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