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

Add 6/49 and 6/27

6/49 + 6/27 is 152/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
6/49 = 6 × 27/49 × 27 = 162/1323
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
6/27 = 6 × 49/27 × 49 = 294/1323
Add the two like fractions:
162/1323 + 294/1323 = 162 + 294/1323 = 456/1323
456/1323 simplified gives 152/441
So, 6/49 + 6/27 = 152/441

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