Add 18/2 and 4/27
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 4/27
18/2 + 4/27 is 247/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
18/2 = 18 × 27/2 × 27 = 486/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
4/27 = 4 × 2/27 × 2 = 8/54 - Add the two like fractions:
486/54 + 8/54 = 486 + 8/54 = 494/54 - 494/54 simplified gives 247/27
- So, 18/2 + 4/27 = 247/27
In mixed form: 94/27
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