Add 27/4 and 49/6
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 8 1/6
27/4 + 49/6 is 179/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
27/4 = 27 × 3/4 × 3 = 81/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
49/6 = 49 × 2/6 × 2 = 98/12 - Add the two like fractions:
81/12 + 98/12 = 81 + 98/12 = 179/12 - So, 27/4 + 49/6 = 179/12
In mixed form: 1411/12
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