Add 27/18 and 2/27
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 2/27
27/18 + 2/27 is 85/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
27/18 = 27 × 3/18 × 3 = 81/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
2/27 = 2 × 2/27 × 2 = 4/54 - Add the two like fractions:
81/54 + 4/54 = 81 + 4/54 = 85/54 - So, 27/18 + 2/27 = 85/54
In mixed form: 131/54
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