Add 8/18 and 20/27
8/18 + 20/27 is 32/27.
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,
8/18 = 8 × 3/18 × 3 = 24/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
20/27 = 20 × 2/27 × 2 = 40/54 - Add the two like fractions:
24/54 + 40/54 = 24 + 40/54 = 64/54 - 64/54 simplified gives 32/27
- So, 8/18 + 20/27 = 32/27
In mixed form: 15/27
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