Add 27/6 and 16/21
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 16/21
27/6 + 16/21 is 221/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
27/6 = 27 × 7/6 × 7 = 189/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
16/21 = 16 × 2/21 × 2 = 32/42 - Add the two like fractions:
189/42 + 32/42 = 189 + 32/42 = 221/42 - So, 27/6 + 16/21 = 221/42
In mixed form: 511/42
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