Add 4/27 and 2/18
4/27 + 2/18 is 7/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 18 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
4/27 = 4 × 2/27 × 2 = 8/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
2/18 = 2 × 3/18 × 3 = 6/54 - Add the two like fractions:
8/54 + 6/54 = 8 + 6/54 = 14/54 - 14/54 simplified gives 7/27
- So, 4/27 + 2/18 = 7/27
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