Add 7/2 and 42/27
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 1 15/27
72 + 4227 is 9118.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
72 = 7 × 272 × 27 = 18954 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
4227 = 42 × 227 × 2 = 8454 - Add the two like fractions:
18954 + 8454 = 189 + 8454 = 27354 - 273/54 simplified gives 9118
- So, 7/2 + 42/27 = 91/18
In mixed form: 5118
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