Add 1/27 and 6/18
1/27 + 6/18 is 10/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
1/27 = 1 × 2/27 × 2 = 2/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
6/18 = 6 × 3/18 × 3 = 18/54 - Add the two like fractions:
2/54 + 18/54 = 2 + 18/54 = 20/54 - 20/54 simplified gives 10/27
- So, 1/27 + 6/18 = 10/27
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