Add 63/27 and 4/18
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 4/18
63/27 + 4/18 is 23/9.
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,
63/27 = 63 × 2/27 × 2 = 126/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
4/18 = 4 × 3/18 × 3 = 12/54 - Add the two like fractions:
126/54 + 12/54 = 126 + 12/54 = 138/54 - 138/54 simplified gives 23/9
- So, 63/27 + 4/18 = 23/9
In mixed form: 25/9
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