Add 12/27 and 42/6
1st number: 12/27, 2nd number: 7 0/6
12/27 + 42/6 is 67/9.
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,
12/27 = 12 × 2/27 × 2 = 24/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
42/6 = 42 × 9/6 × 9 = 378/54 - Add the two like fractions:
24/54 + 378/54 = 24 + 378/54 = 402/54 - 402/54 simplified gives 67/9
- So, 12/27 + 42/6 = 67/9
In mixed form: 74/9
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