Add 6/27 and 8/21
6/27 + 8/21 is 38/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 21 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
6/27 = 6 × 7/27 × 7 = 42/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
8/21 = 8 × 9/21 × 9 = 72/189 - Add the two like fractions:
42/189 + 72/189 = 42 + 72/189 = 114/189 - 114/189 simplified gives 38/63
- So, 6/27 + 8/21 = 38/63
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