Add 5/18 and 14/27
5/18 + 14/27 is 43/54.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 3/18 × 3 = 15/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
14/27 = 14 × 2/27 × 2 = 28/54 - Add the two like fractions:
15/54 + 28/54 = 15 + 28/54 = 43/54 - So, 5/18 + 14/27 = 43/54
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