Add 27/6 and 9/42
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 9/42
27/6 + 9/42 is 33/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 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 42 × 1 = 42,
9/42 = 9 × 1/42 × 1 = 9/42 - Add the two like fractions:
189/42 + 9/42 = 189 + 9/42 = 198/42 - 198/42 simplified gives 33/7
- So, 27/6 + 9/42 = 33/7
In mixed form: 45/7
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