Add 27/6 and 6/8
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 6/8
27/6 + 6/8 is 21/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
27/6 = 27 × 4/6 × 4 = 108/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
6/8 = 6 × 3/8 × 3 = 18/24 - Add the two like fractions:
108/24 + 18/24 = 108 + 18/24 = 126/24 - 126/24 simplified gives 21/4
- So, 27/6 + 6/8 = 21/4
In mixed form: 51/4
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