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Add 27/21 and 27/6

1st number: 1 6/21, 2nd number: 4 3/6

27/21 + 27/6 is 81/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 6 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    27/21 = 27 × 2/21 × 2 = 54/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    27/6 = 27 × 7/6 × 7 = 189/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/42 + 189/42 = 54 + 189/42 = 243/42
  5. 243/42 simplified gives 81/14
  6. So, 27/21 + 27/6 = 81/14
    In mixed form: 511/14

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