Add 75/18 and 4/27
1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 4/27
75/18 + 4/27 is 233/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
75/18 = 75 × 3/18 × 3 = 225/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
4/27 = 4 × 2/27 × 2 = 8/54 - Add the two like fractions:
225/54 + 8/54 = 225 + 8/54 = 233/54 - So, 75/18 + 4/27 = 233/54
In mixed form: 417/54
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