Add 27/4 and 42/7
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 6 0/7
27/4 + 42/7 is 51/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
27/4 = 27 × 7/4 × 7 = 189/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
42/7 = 42 × 4/7 × 4 = 168/28 - Add the two like fractions:
189/28 + 168/28 = 189 + 168/28 = 357/28 - 357/28 simplified gives 51/4
- So, 27/4 + 42/7 = 51/4
In mixed form: 123/4
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