Add 15/27 and 1/18
15/27 + 1/18 is 11/18.
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,
15/27 = 15 × 2/27 × 2 = 30/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
1/18 = 1 × 3/18 × 3 = 3/54 - Add the two like fractions:
30/54 + 3/54 = 30 + 3/54 = 33/54 - 33/54 simplified gives 11/18
- So, 15/27 + 1/18 = 11/18
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