Add 14/18 and 20/27
14/18 + 20/27 is 41/27.
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,
14/18 = 14 × 3/18 × 3 = 42/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
20/27 = 20 × 2/27 × 2 = 40/54 - Add the two like fractions:
42/54 + 40/54 = 42 + 40/54 = 82/54 - 82/54 simplified gives 41/27
- So, 14/18 + 20/27 = 41/27
In mixed form: 114/27
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