Add 72/27 and 27/18
1st number: 2 18/27, 2nd number: 1 9/18
72/27 + 27/18 is 25/6.
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,
72/27 = 72 × 2/27 × 2 = 144/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
27/18 = 27 × 3/18 × 3 = 81/54 - Add the two like fractions:
144/54 + 81/54 = 144 + 81/54 = 225/54 - 225/54 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 72/27 + 27/18 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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