Add 28/18 and 24/27, Solve 1 10/18 + 24/27 as a fraction

Add 28/18 and 24/27

1^st number: 1 10/18, 2^nd number: 24/27

28/18 + 24/27 is 22/9.

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,
28/18 = 28 × 3/18 × 3 = 84/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
24/27 = 24 × 2/27 × 2 = 48/54
Add the two like fractions:
84/54 + 48/54 = 84 + 48/54 = 132/54
132/54 simplified gives 22/9
So, 28/18 + 24/27 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9

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