Add 2/6 and 9/27
2/6 + 9/27 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
2/6 = 2 × 9/6 × 9 = 18/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
9/27 = 9 × 2/27 × 2 = 18/54 - Add the two like fractions:
18/54 + 18/54 = 18 + 18/54 = 36/54 - 36/54 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 2/6 + 9/27 = 2/3
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