Add 18/6 and 27/8
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 3 3/8
186 + 278 is 518.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
186 = 18 × 46 × 4 = 7224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
278 = 27 × 38 × 3 = 8124 - Add the two like fractions:
7224 + 8124 = 72 + 8124 = 15324 - 153/24 simplified gives 518
- So, 18/6 + 27/8 = 51/8
In mixed form: 638
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