Add 14/27 and 27/18
1st number: 14/27, 2nd number: 1 9/18
14/27 + 27/18 is 109/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 18 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
14/27 = 14 × 2/27 × 2 = 28/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
27/18 = 27 × 3/18 × 3 = 81/54 - Add the two like fractions:
28/54 + 81/54 = 28 + 81/54 = 109/54 - So, 14/27 + 27/18 = 109/54
In mixed form: 21/54
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