Add 3/18 and 6/27
3/18 + 6/27 is 7/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/18 = 3 × 3/18 × 3 = 9/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
6/27 = 6 × 2/27 × 2 = 12/54 - Add the two like fractions:
9/54 + 12/54 = 9 + 12/54 = 21/54 - 21/54 simplified gives 7/18
- So, 3/18 + 6/27 = 7/18
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