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Add 27/18 and 30/7

1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 4 2/7

27/18 + 30/7 is 81/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    27/18 = 27 × 7/18 × 7 = 189/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    30/7 = 30 × 18/7 × 18 = 540/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/126 + 540/126 = 189 + 540/126 = 729/126
  5. 729/126 simplified gives 81/14
  6. So, 27/18 + 30/7 = 81/14
    In mixed form: 511/14

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