Add 4/6 and 3/27
4/6 + 3/27 is 7/9.
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,
4/6 = 4 × 9/6 × 9 = 36/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
3/27 = 3 × 2/27 × 2 = 6/54 - Add the two like fractions:
36/54 + 6/54 = 36 + 6/54 = 42/54 - 42/54 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 4/6 + 3/27 = 7/9
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