Add 8/18 and 21/27
8/18 + 21/27 is 11/9.
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,
21/27 = 21 × 2/27 × 2 = 42/54 - Add the two like fractions:
24/54 + 42/54 = 24 + 42/54 = 66/54 - 66/54 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 8/18 + 21/27 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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