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Add 27/8 and 9/18

1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 9/18

27/8 + 9/18 is 31/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    27/8 = 27 × 9/8 × 9 = 243/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    9/18 = 9 × 4/18 × 4 = 36/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/72 + 36/72 = 243 + 36/72 = 279/72
  5. 279/72 simplified gives 31/8
  6. So, 27/8 + 9/18 = 31/8
    In mixed form: 37/8

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