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Add 27/6 and 35/21

1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 1 14/21

27/6 + 35/21 is 37/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    27/6 = 27 × 7/6 × 7 = 189/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    35/21 = 35 × 2/21 × 2 = 70/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/42 + 70/42 = 189 + 70/42 = 259/42
  5. 259/42 simplified gives 37/6
  6. So, 27/6 + 35/21 = 37/6
    In mixed form: 61/6

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