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Add 27/18 and 84/54

1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 1 30/54

27/18 + 84/54 is 55/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    27/18 = 27 × 3/18 × 3 = 81/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    84/54 = 84 × 1/54 × 1 = 84/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/54 + 84/54 = 81 + 84/54 = 165/54
  5. 165/54 simplified gives 55/18
  6. So, 27/18 + 84/54 = 55/18
    In mixed form: 31/18

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