Add 49/2 and 9/27
1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 9/27
49/2 + 9/27 is 149/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
49/2 = 49 × 27/2 × 27 = 1323/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
9/27 = 9 × 2/27 × 2 = 18/54 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/54 + 18/54 = 1323 + 18/54 = 1341/54 - 1341/54 simplified gives 149/6
- So, 49/2 + 9/27 = 149/6
In mixed form: 245/6
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