Add 27/54 and 3/7
27/54 + 3/7 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 7 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
27/54 = 27 × 7/54 × 7 = 189/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
3/7 = 3 × 54/7 × 54 = 162/378 - Add the two like fractions:
189/378 + 162/378 = 189 + 162/378 = 351/378 - 351/378 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 27/54 + 3/7 = 13/14
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