Add 42/27 and 6/4
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 1 2/4
42/27 + 6/4 is 55/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
42/27 = 42 × 4/27 × 4 = 168/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
6/4 = 6 × 27/4 × 27 = 162/108 - Add the two like fractions:
168/108 + 162/108 = 168 + 162/108 = 330/108 - 330/108 simplified gives 55/18
- So, 42/27 + 6/4 = 55/18
In mixed form: 31/18
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