Add 14/27 and 5/18
14/27 + 5/18 is 43/54.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 3/18 × 3 = 15/54 - Add the two like fractions:
28/54 + 15/54 = 28 + 15/54 = 43/54 - So, 14/27 + 5/18 = 43/54
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