Add 1/9 and 6/27
1/9 + 6/27 is 1/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
1/9 = 1 × 3/9 × 3 = 3/27 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
6/27 = 6 × 1/27 × 1 = 6/27 - Add the two like fractions:
3/27 + 6/27 = 3 + 6/27 = 9/27 - 9/27 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 1/9 + 6/27 = 1/3
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