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Add 7/6 and 7/27

1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 7/27

7/6 + 7/27 is 77/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    7/6 = 7 × 9/6 × 9 = 63/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    7/27 = 7 × 2/27 × 2 = 14/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/54 + 14/54 = 63 + 14/54 = 77/54
  5. So, 7/6 + 7/27 = 77/54
    In mixed form: 123/54

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