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Add 18/28 and 18/27

18/28 + 18/27 is 55/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 27 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    18/28 = 18 × 27/28 × 27 = 486/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    18/27 = 18 × 28/27 × 28 = 504/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/756 + 504/756 = 486 + 504/756 = 990/756
  5. 990/756 simplified gives 55/42
  6. So, 18/28 + 18/27 = 55/42
    In mixed form: 113/42

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