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Add 81/27 and 6/18

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

81/27 + 6/18 is 10/3.

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,
   6/18 = 6 × 3/18 × 3 = 18/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/54 + 18/54 = 162 + 18/54 = 180/54
5. 180/54 simplified gives 10/3
6. So, 81/27 + 6/18 = 10/3
   In mixed form: 31/3

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