Add 7/27 and 6/21
7/27 + 6/21 is 103/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 21 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
7/27 = 7 × 7/27 × 7 = 49/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
6/21 = 6 × 9/21 × 9 = 54/189 - Add the two like fractions:
49/189 + 54/189 = 49 + 54/189 = 103/189 - So, 7/27 + 6/21 = 103/189
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