Add 21/6 and 24/27
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 24/27
216 + 2427 is 7918.
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,
216 = 21 × 96 × 9 = 18954 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
2427 = 24 × 227 × 2 = 4854 - Add the two like fractions:
18954 + 4854 = 189 + 4854 = 23754 - 237/54 simplified gives 7918
- So, 21/6 + 24/27 = 79/18
In mixed form: 4718
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