Add 27/21 and 1/42
1st number: 1 6/21, 2nd number: 1/42
2721 + 142 is 5542.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
2721 = 27 × 221 × 2 = 5442 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
142 = 1 × 142 × 1 = 142 - Add the two like fractions:
5442 + 142 = 54 + 142 = 5542 - So, 27/21 + 1/42 = 55/42
In mixed form: 11342
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