Add 2/4 and 18/27
2/4 + 18/27 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
2/4 = 2 × 27/4 × 27 = 54/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
18/27 = 18 × 4/27 × 4 = 72/108 - Add the two like fractions:
54/108 + 72/108 = 54 + 72/108 = 126/108 - 126/108 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 2/4 + 18/27 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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