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Add 81/27 and 24/18

1^st number: 3 0/27, 2^nd number: 1 6/18

81/27 + 24/18 is 13/3.

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,
   81/27 = 81 × 2/27 × 2 = 162/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   24/18 = 24 × 3/18 × 3 = 72/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/54 + 72/54 = 162 + 72/54 = 234/54
5. 234/54 simplified gives 13/3
6. So, 81/27 + 24/18 = 13/3
   In mixed form: 41/3

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