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Add 18/12 and 27/4

1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 6 3/4

18/12 + 27/4 is 33/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    18/12 = 18 × 1/12 × 1 = 18/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    27/4 = 27 × 3/4 × 3 = 81/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/12 + 81/12 = 18 + 81/12 = 99/12
  5. 99/12 simplified gives 33/4
  6. So, 18/12 + 27/4 = 33/4
    In mixed form: 81/4

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