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Add 27/49 and 6/9

27/49 + 6/9 is 179/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 9 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    27/49 = 27 × 9/49 × 9 = 243/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    6/9 = 6 × 49/9 × 49 = 294/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/441 + 294/441 = 243 + 294/441 = 537/441
  5. 537/441 simplified gives 179/147
  6. So, 27/49 + 6/9 = 179/147
    In mixed form: 132/147

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