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Add 1/6 and 21/27

1/6 + 21/27 is 17/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    1/6 = 1 × 9/6 × 9 = 9/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    21/27 = 21 × 2/27 × 2 = 42/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/54 + 42/54 = 9 + 42/54 = 51/54
  5. 51/54 simplified gives 17/18
  6. So, 1/6 + 21/27 = 17/18

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