Add 6/8 and 18/27
6/8 + 18/27 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
6/8 = 6 × 27/8 × 27 = 162/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
18/27 = 18 × 8/27 × 8 = 144/216 - Add the two like fractions:
162/216 + 144/216 = 162 + 144/216 = 306/216 - 306/216 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 6/8 + 18/27 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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