Add 42/49 and 6/27
42/49 + 6/27 is 68/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
42/49 = 42 × 27/49 × 27 = 1134/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
6/27 = 6 × 49/27 × 49 = 294/1323 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/1323 + 294/1323 = 1134 + 294/1323 = 1428/1323 - 1428/1323 simplified gives 68/63
- So, 42/49 + 6/27 = 68/63
In mixed form: 15/63
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