Add 25/21 and 6/27
1st number: 1 4/21, 2nd number: 6/27
25/21 + 6/27 is 89/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
25/21 = 25 × 9/21 × 9 = 225/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
6/27 = 6 × 7/27 × 7 = 42/189 - Add the two like fractions:
225/189 + 42/189 = 225 + 42/189 = 267/189 - 267/189 simplified gives 89/63
- So, 25/21 + 6/27 = 89/63
In mixed form: 126/63
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