Add 6/27 and 5/7
6/27 + 5/7 is 59/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
6/27 = 6 × 7/27 × 7 = 42/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
5/7 = 5 × 27/7 × 27 = 135/189 - Add the two like fractions:
42/189 + 135/189 = 42 + 135/189 = 177/189 - 177/189 simplified gives 59/63
- So, 6/27 + 5/7 = 59/63
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