Add 2/3 and 27/54
2/3 + 27/54 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
2/3 = 2 × 18/3 × 18 = 36/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
27/54 = 27 × 1/54 × 1 = 27/54 - Add the two like fractions:
36/54 + 27/54 = 36 + 27/54 = 63/54 - 63/54 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 2/3 + 27/54 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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