Add 18/27 and 20/24
18/27 + 20/24 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 24 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
18/27 = 18 × 8/27 × 8 = 144/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
20/24 = 20 × 9/24 × 9 = 180/216 - Add the two like fractions:
144/216 + 180/216 = 144 + 180/216 = 324/216 - 324/216 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 18/27 + 20/24 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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