Add 4/6 and 2/27
46 + 227 is 2027.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
46 = 4 × 96 × 9 = 3654 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
227 = 2 × 227 × 2 = 454 - Add the two like fractions:
3654 + 454 = 36 + 454 = 4054 - 40/54 simplified gives 2027
- So, 4/6 + 2/27 = 20/27
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