Add 18/27 and 40/48
18/27 + 40/48 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
18/27 = 18 × 16/27 × 16 = 288/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
40/48 = 40 × 9/48 × 9 = 360/432 - Add the two like fractions:
288/432 + 360/432 = 288 + 360/432 = 648/432 - 648/432 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 18/27 + 40/48 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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