Add 27/49 and 6/9
27/49 + 6/9 is 179/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
27/49 = 27 × 9/49 × 9 = 243/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
6/9 = 6 × 49/9 × 49 = 294/441 - Add the two like fractions:
243/441 + 294/441 = 243 + 294/441 = 537/441 - 537/441 simplified gives 179/147
- So, 27/49 + 6/9 = 179/147
In mixed form: 132/147
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