Add 56/18 and 12/27, Solve 3 2/18 + 12/27 as a fraction

Add 56/18 and 12/27

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 12/27

56/18 + 12/27 is 32/9.

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,
56/18 = 56 × 3/18 × 3 = 168/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
12/27 = 12 × 2/27 × 2 = 24/54
Add the two like fractions:
168/54 + 24/54 = 168 + 24/54 = 192/54
192/54 simplified gives 32/9
So, 56/18 + 12/27 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9

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