Add 2/27 and 12/18
2/27 + 12/18 is 20/27.
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,
2/27 = 2 × 2/27 × 2 = 4/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
12/18 = 12 × 3/18 × 3 = 36/54 - Add the two like fractions:
4/54 + 36/54 = 4 + 36/54 = 40/54 - 40/54 simplified gives 20/27
- So, 2/27 + 12/18 = 20/27
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