Add 27/54 and 6/9
27/54 + 6/9 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 9 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
27/54 = 27 × 1/54 × 1 = 27/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
6/9 = 6 × 6/9 × 6 = 36/54 - Add the two like fractions:
27/54 + 36/54 = 27 + 36/54 = 63/54 - 63/54 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 27/54 + 6/9 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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