Add 2/27 and 25/18
1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 1 7/18
2/27 + 25/18 is 79/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 18 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
2/27 = 2 × 2/27 × 2 = 4/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
25/18 = 25 × 3/18 × 3 = 75/54 - Add the two like fractions:
4/54 + 75/54 = 4 + 75/54 = 79/54 - So, 2/27 + 25/18 = 79/54
In mixed form: 125/54
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