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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    27/6 = 27 × 4/6 × 4 = 108/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    6/8 = 6 × 3/8 × 3 = 18/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/24 + 18/24 = 108 + 18/24 = 126/24
  5. 126/24 simplified gives 21/4
  6. So, 27/6 + 6/8 = 21/4
    In mixed form: 51/4

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