Add 81/18 and 2/27
1st number: 4 9/18, 2nd number: 2/27
81/18 + 2/27 is 247/54.
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,
81/18 = 81 × 3/18 × 3 = 243/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
2/27 = 2 × 2/27 × 2 = 4/54 - Add the two like fractions:
243/54 + 4/54 = 243 + 4/54 = 247/54 - So, 81/18 + 2/27 = 247/54
In mixed form: 431/54
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