Add 18/24 and 3/27
18/24 + 3/27 is 31/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
18/24 = 18 × 9/24 × 9 = 162/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
3/27 = 3 × 8/27 × 8 = 24/216 - Add the two like fractions:
162/216 + 24/216 = 162 + 24/216 = 186/216 - 186/216 simplified gives 31/36
- So, 18/24 + 3/27 = 31/36
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