Add 6/18 and 27/5
1st number: 6/18, 2nd number: 5 2/5
6/18 + 27/5 is 86/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
27/5 = 27 × 18/5 × 18 = 486/90 - Add the two like fractions:
30/90 + 486/90 = 30 + 486/90 = 516/90 - 516/90 simplified gives 86/15
- So, 6/18 + 27/5 = 86/15
In mixed form: 511/15
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