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Add 4/27 and 5/6

4/27 + 5/6 is 53/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 6 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    4/27 = 4 × 2/27 × 2 = 8/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    5/6 = 5 × 9/6 × 9 = 45/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/54 + 45/54 = 8 + 45/54 = 53/54
  5. So, 4/27 + 5/6 = 53/54

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