Add 10/27 and 21/6
1st number: 10/27, 2nd number: 3 3/6
10/27 + 21/6 is 209/54.
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,
10/27 = 10 × 2/27 × 2 = 20/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
21/6 = 21 × 9/6 × 9 = 189/54 - Add the two like fractions:
20/54 + 189/54 = 20 + 189/54 = 209/54 - So, 10/27 + 21/6 = 209/54
In mixed form: 347/54
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