Add 6/84 and 1/27, Solve 6/84 + 1/27 as a fraction

Add 6/84 and 1/27

6/84 + 1/27 is 41/378.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 27 is 756

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
6/84 = 6 × 9/84 × 9 = 54/756
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
1/27 = 1 × 28/27 × 28 = 28/756
Add the two like fractions:
54/756 + 28/756 = 54 + 28/756 = 82/756
82/756 simplified gives 41/378
So, 6/84 + 1/27 = 41/378

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