Add 25/6 and 6/27
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 6/27
25/6 + 6/27 is 79/18.
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,
25/6 = 25 × 9/6 × 9 = 225/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
6/27 = 6 × 2/27 × 2 = 12/54 - Add the two like fractions:
225/54 + 12/54 = 225 + 12/54 = 237/54 - 237/54 simplified gives 79/18
- So, 25/6 + 6/27 = 79/18
In mixed form: 47/18
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