Add 6/27 and 75/21
1st number: 6/27, 2nd number: 3 12/21
6/27 + 75/21 is 239/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 21 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 21 × 9 = 189,
75/21 = 75 × 9/21 × 9 = 675/189 - Add the two like fractions:
42/189 + 675/189 = 42 + 675/189 = 717/189 - 717/189 simplified gives 239/63
- So, 6/27 + 75/21 = 239/63
In mixed form: 350/63
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