Add 27/18 and 75/4, Solve 1 9/18 + 18 3/4 as a fraction

Add 27/18 and 75/4

1^st number: 1 9/18, 2^nd number: 18 3/4

27/18 + 75/4 is 81/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 4 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
27/18 = 27 × 2/18 × 2 = 54/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
75/4 = 75 × 9/4 × 9 = 675/36
Add the two like fractions:
54/36 + 675/36 = 54 + 675/36 = 729/36
729/36 simplified gives 81/4
So, 27/18 + 75/4 = 81/4
In mixed form: 201/4

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