Add 42/27 and 7/4
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 1 3/4
42/27 + 7/4 is 119/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
42/27 = 42 × 4/27 × 4 = 168/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
7/4 = 7 × 27/4 × 27 = 189/108 - Add the two like fractions:
168/108 + 189/108 = 168 + 189/108 = 357/108 - 357/108 simplified gives 119/36
- So, 42/27 + 7/4 = 119/36
In mixed form: 311/36
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