Add 75/27 and 3/18, Solve 2 21/27 + 3/18 as a fraction

Add 75/27 and 3/18

1^st number: 2 21/27, 2^nd number: 3/18

75/27 + 3/18 is 53/18.

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,
75/27 = 75 × 2/27 × 2 = 150/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
3/18 = 3 × 3/18 × 3 = 9/54
Add the two like fractions:
150/54 + 9/54 = 150 + 9/54 = 159/54
159/54 simplified gives 53/18
So, 75/27 + 3/18 = 53/18
In mixed form: 217/18

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