Add 27/4 and 6/27
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 6/27
27/4 + 6/27 is 251/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
27/4 = 27 × 27/4 × 27 = 729/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108 - Add the two like fractions:
729/108 + 24/108 = 729 + 24/108 = 753/108 - 753/108 simplified gives 251/36
- So, 27/4 + 6/27 = 251/36
In mixed form: 635/36
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