Add 18/27 and 18/5
1st number: 18/27, 2nd number: 3 3/5
18/27 + 18/5 is 64/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
18/27 = 18 × 5/27 × 5 = 90/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
18/5 = 18 × 27/5 × 27 = 486/135 - Add the two like fractions:
90/135 + 486/135 = 90 + 486/135 = 576/135 - 576/135 simplified gives 64/15
- So, 18/27 + 18/5 = 64/15
In mixed form: 44/15
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