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Add 84/30 and 18/27

1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 18/27

84/30 + 18/27 is 52/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    84/30 = 84 × 9/30 × 9 = 756/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    18/27 = 18 × 10/27 × 10 = 180/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/270 + 180/270 = 756 + 180/270 = 936/270
  5. 936/270 simplified gives 52/15
  6. So, 84/30 + 18/27 = 52/15
    In mixed form: 37/15

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