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Add 9/18 and 1/27

9/18 + 1/27 is 29/54.

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,
    9/18 = 9 × 3/18 × 3 = 27/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    1/27 = 1 × 2/27 × 2 = 2/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/54 + 2/54 = 27 + 2/54 = 29/54
  5. So, 9/18 + 1/27 = 29/54

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