Add 84/2 and 18/27
1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 18/27
84/2 + 18/27 is 128/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
84/2 = 84 × 27/2 × 27 = 2268/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
18/27 = 18 × 2/27 × 2 = 36/54 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/54 + 36/54 = 2268 + 36/54 = 2304/54 - 2304/54 simplified gives 128/3
- So, 84/2 + 18/27 = 128/3
In mixed form: 422/3
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