Add 18/2 and 8/27
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 8/27
18/2 + 8/27 is 251/27.
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,
8/27 = 8 × 2/27 × 2 = 16/54 - Add the two like fractions:
486/54 + 16/54 = 486 + 16/54 = 502/54 - 502/54 simplified gives 251/27
- So, 18/2 + 8/27 = 251/27
In mixed form: 98/27
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