Add 9/27 and 18/4
1st number: 9/27, 2nd number: 4 2/4
9/27 + 18/4 is 29/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
9/27 = 9 × 4/27 × 4 = 36/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
18/4 = 18 × 27/4 × 27 = 486/108 - Add the two like fractions:
36/108 + 486/108 = 36 + 486/108 = 522/108 - 522/108 simplified gives 29/6
- So, 9/27 + 18/4 = 29/6
In mixed form: 45/6
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