Add 18/27 and 5/10
18/27 + 5/10 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
18/27 = 18 × 10/27 × 10 = 180/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
5/10 = 5 × 27/10 × 27 = 135/270 - Add the two like fractions:
180/270 + 135/270 = 180 + 135/270 = 315/270 - 315/270 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 18/27 + 5/10 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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