Add 2/3 and 18/27
2/3 + 18/27 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 27 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 9 = 27,
2/3 = 2 × 9/3 × 9 = 18/27 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
18/27 = 18 × 1/27 × 1 = 18/27 - Add the two like fractions:
18/27 + 18/27 = 18 + 18/27 = 36/27 - 36/27 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 2/3 + 18/27 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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