Add 40/27 and 3/18
1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 3/18
40/27 + 3/18 is 89/54.
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,
40/27 = 40 × 2/27 × 2 = 80/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
3/18 = 3 × 3/18 × 3 = 9/54 - Add the two like fractions:
80/54 + 9/54 = 80 + 9/54 = 89/54 - So, 40/27 + 3/18 = 89/54
In mixed form: 135/54
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