Add 6/42 and 27/49, Solve 6/42 + 27/49 as a fraction

Add 6/42 and 27/49

6/42 + 27/49 is 34/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 49 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
6/42 = 6 × 7/42 × 7 = 42/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
27/49 = 27 × 6/49 × 6 = 162/294
Add the two like fractions:
42/294 + 162/294 = 42 + 162/294 = 204/294
204/294 simplified gives 34/49
So, 6/42 + 27/49 = 34/49

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