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Add 18/75 and 1/27

18/75 + 1/27 is 187/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
    18/75 = 18 × 9/75 × 9 = 162/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    1/27 = 1 × 25/27 × 25 = 25/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/675 + 25/675 = 162 + 25/675 = 187/675
  5. So, 18/75 + 1/27 = 187/675

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