Add 27/42 and 6/7
27/42 + 6/7 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
27/42 = 27 × 1/42 × 1 = 27/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
6/7 = 6 × 6/7 × 6 = 36/42 - Add the two like fractions:
27/42 + 36/42 = 27 + 36/42 = 63/42 - 63/42 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 27/42 + 6/7 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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