Add 6/27 and 9/49
6/27 + 9/49 is 179/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
6/27 = 6 × 49/27 × 49 = 294/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
9/49 = 9 × 27/49 × 27 = 243/1323 - Add the two like fractions:
294/1323 + 243/1323 = 294 + 243/1323 = 537/1323 - 537/1323 simplified gives 179/441
- So, 6/27 + 9/49 = 179/441
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