Add 27/18 and 12/7, Solve 1 9/18 + 1 5/7 as a fraction

Add 27/18 and 12/7

1^st number: 1 9/18, 2^nd number: 1 5/7

27/18 + 12/7 is 45/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
27/18 = 27 × 7/18 × 7 = 189/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
12/7 = 12 × 18/7 × 18 = 216/126
Add the two like fractions:
189/126 + 216/126 = 189 + 216/126 = 405/126
405/126 simplified gives 45/14
So, 27/18 + 12/7 = 45/14
In mixed form: 33/14

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