Add 42/72 and 27/6, Solve 42/72 + 4 3/6 as a fraction

Add 42/72 and 27/6

1^st number: 42/72, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

42/72 + 27/6 is 61/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
27/6 = 27 × 12/6 × 12 = 324/72
Add the two like fractions:
42/72 + 324/72 = 42 + 324/72 = 366/72
366/72 simplified gives 61/12
So, 42/72 + 27/6 = 61/12
In mixed form: 51/12

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