Add 14/18 and 24/27
14/18 + 24/27 is 5/3.
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,
24/27 = 24 × 2/27 × 2 = 48/54 - Add the two like fractions:
42/54 + 48/54 = 42 + 48/54 = 90/54 - 90/54 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 14/18 + 24/27 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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