Add 4/18 and 24/27
4/18 + 24/27 is 10/9.
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,
4/18 = 4 × 3/18 × 3 = 12/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
24/27 = 24 × 2/27 × 2 = 48/54 - Add the two like fractions:
12/54 + 48/54 = 12 + 48/54 = 60/54 - 60/54 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 4/18 + 24/27 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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