Add 21/6 and 18/27
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 18/27
21/6 + 18/27 is 25/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
21/6 = 21 × 9/6 × 9 = 189/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
18/27 = 18 × 2/27 × 2 = 36/54 - Add the two like fractions:
189/54 + 36/54 = 189 + 36/54 = 225/54 - 225/54 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 21/6 + 18/27 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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