Add 54/4 and 18/27
1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 18/27
54/4 + 18/27 is 85/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
54/4 = 54 × 27/4 × 27 = 1458/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
18/27 = 18 × 4/27 × 4 = 72/108 - Add the two like fractions:
1458/108 + 72/108 = 1458 + 72/108 = 1530/108 - 1530/108 simplified gives 85/6
- So, 54/4 + 18/27 = 85/6
In mixed form: 141/6
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