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Add 27/18 and 1/9

1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 1/9

27/18 + 1/9 is 29/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    27/18 = 27 × 1/18 × 1 = 27/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    1/9 = 1 × 2/9 × 2 = 2/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/18 + 2/18 = 27 + 2/18 = 29/18
  5. So, 27/18 + 1/9 = 29/18
    In mixed form: 111/18

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