Add 49/84 and 2/27
49/84 + 2/27 is 71/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
49/84 = 49 × 9/84 × 9 = 441/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
2/27 = 2 × 28/27 × 28 = 56/756 - Add the two like fractions:
441/756 + 56/756 = 441 + 56/756 = 497/756 - 497/756 simplified gives 71/108
- So, 49/84 + 2/27 = 71/108
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