Add 7/27 and 4/9
7/27 + 4/9 is 19/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 9 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
7/27 = 7 × 1/27 × 1 = 7/27 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
4/9 = 4 × 3/9 × 3 = 12/27 - Add the two like fractions:
7/27 + 12/27 = 7 + 12/27 = 19/27 - So, 7/27 + 4/9 = 19/27
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