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Add 49/6 and 4/27

1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 4/27

49/6 + 4/27 is 449/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    49/6 = 49 × 9/6 × 9 = 441/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    4/27 = 4 × 2/27 × 2 = 8/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/54 + 8/54 = 441 + 8/54 = 449/54
  5. So, 49/6 + 4/27 = 449/54
    In mixed form: 817/54

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