Add 6/27 and 2/18
6/27 + 2/18 is 1/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 18 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
6/27 = 6 × 2/27 × 2 = 12/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
2/18 = 2 × 3/18 × 3 = 6/54 - Add the two like fractions:
12/54 + 6/54 = 12 + 6/54 = 18/54 - 18/54 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 6/27 + 2/18 = 1/3
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