Add 6/21 and 18/27
6/21 + 18/27 is 20/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
6/21 = 6 × 9/21 × 9 = 54/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
18/27 = 18 × 7/27 × 7 = 126/189 - Add the two like fractions:
54/189 + 126/189 = 54 + 126/189 = 180/189 - 180/189 simplified gives 20/21
- So, 6/21 + 18/27 = 20/21
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