Add 18/27 and 27/18, Solve 18/27 + 1 9/18 as a fraction

Add 18/27 and 27/18

1^st number: 18/27, 2^nd number: 1 9/18

18/27 + 27/18 is 13/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 18 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
18/27 = 18 × 2/27 × 2 = 36/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
27/18 = 27 × 3/18 × 3 = 81/54
Add the two like fractions:
36/54 + 81/54 = 36 + 81/54 = 117/54
117/54 simplified gives 13/6
So, 18/27 + 27/18 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6

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