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Add 25/6 and 4/27

1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 4/27

25/6 + 4/27 is 233/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    25/6 = 25 × 9/6 × 9 = 225/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    4/27 = 4 × 2/27 × 2 = 8/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/54 + 8/54 = 225 + 8/54 = 233/54
  5. So, 25/6 + 4/27 = 233/54
    In mixed form: 417/54

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