Add 54/3 and 27/54, Solve 18 0/3 + 27/54 as a fraction

Add 54/3 and 27/54

1^st number: 18 0/3, 2^nd number: 27/54

54/3 + 27/54 is 37/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
54/3 = 54 × 18/3 × 18 = 972/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
27/54 = 27 × 1/54 × 1 = 27/54
Add the two like fractions:
972/54 + 27/54 = 972 + 27/54 = 999/54
999/54 simplified gives 37/2
So, 54/3 + 27/54 = 37/2
In mixed form: 181/2

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