Add 7/27 and 27/6
1st number: 7/27, 2nd number: 4 3/6
7/27 + 27/6 is 257/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
7/27 = 7 × 2/27 × 2 = 14/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
27/6 = 27 × 9/6 × 9 = 243/54 - Add the two like fractions:
14/54 + 243/54 = 14 + 243/54 = 257/54 - So, 7/27 + 27/6 = 257/54
In mixed form: 441/54
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