Add 45/18 and 6/27
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 6/27
45/18 + 6/27 is 49/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
45/18 = 45 × 3/18 × 3 = 135/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
6/27 = 6 × 2/27 × 2 = 12/54 - Add the two like fractions:
135/54 + 12/54 = 135 + 12/54 = 147/54 - 147/54 simplified gives 49/18
- So, 45/18 + 6/27 = 49/18
In mixed form: 213/18
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