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Add 8/18 and 12/27

8/18 + 12/27 is 8/9.

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,
    8/18 = 8 × 3/18 × 3 = 24/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    12/27 = 12 × 2/27 × 2 = 24/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/54 + 24/54 = 24 + 24/54 = 48/54
  5. 48/54 simplified gives 8/9
  6. So, 8/18 + 12/27 = 8/9

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