Add 75/27 and 3/6
1st number: 2 21/27, 2nd number: 3/6
75/27 + 3/6 is 59/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
75/27 = 75 × 2/27 × 2 = 150/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
3/6 = 3 × 9/6 × 9 = 27/54 - Add the two like fractions:
150/54 + 27/54 = 150 + 27/54 = 177/54 - 177/54 simplified gives 59/18
- So, 75/27 + 3/6 = 59/18
In mixed form: 35/18
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