Add 6/2 and 18/27
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 18/27
6/2 + 18/27 is 11/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
6/2 = 6 × 27/2 × 27 = 162/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
18/27 = 18 × 2/27 × 2 = 36/54 - Add the two like fractions:
162/54 + 36/54 = 162 + 36/54 = 198/54 - 198/54 simplified gives 11/3
- So, 6/2 + 18/27 = 11/3
In mixed form: 32/3
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