Add 1/27 and 18/4
1st number: 1/27, 2nd number: 4 2/4
1/27 + 18/4 is 245/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
1/27 = 1 × 4/27 × 4 = 4/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
18/4 = 18 × 27/4 × 27 = 486/108 - Add the two like fractions:
4/108 + 486/108 = 4 + 486/108 = 490/108 - 490/108 simplified gives 245/54
- So, 1/27 + 18/4 = 245/54
In mixed form: 429/54
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