Add 4/27 and 2/42
4/27 + 2/42 is 37/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 42 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
4/27 = 4 × 14/27 × 14 = 56/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
2/42 = 2 × 9/42 × 9 = 18/378 - Add the two like fractions:
56/378 + 18/378 = 56 + 18/378 = 74/378 - 74/378 simplified gives 37/189
- So, 4/27 + 2/42 = 37/189
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