Add 27/6 and 27/4
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 6 3/4
27/6 + 27/4 is 45/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
27/6 = 27 × 2/6 × 2 = 54/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
27/4 = 27 × 3/4 × 3 = 81/12 - Add the two like fractions:
54/12 + 81/12 = 54 + 81/12 = 135/12 - 135/12 simplified gives 45/4
- So, 27/6 + 27/4 = 45/4
In mixed form: 111/4
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