Add 1/4 and 6/27
1/4 + 6/27 is 17/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
1/4 = 1 × 27/4 × 27 = 27/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108 - Add the two like fractions:
27/108 + 24/108 = 27 + 24/108 = 51/108 - 51/108 simplified gives 17/36
- So, 1/4 + 6/27 = 17/36
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