Add 75/27 and 9/6
1st number: 2 21/27, 2nd number: 1 3/6
75/27 + 9/6 is 77/18.
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,
9/6 = 9 × 9/6 × 9 = 81/54 - Add the two like fractions:
150/54 + 81/54 = 150 + 81/54 = 231/54 - 231/54 simplified gives 77/18
- So, 75/27 + 9/6 = 77/18
In mixed form: 45/18
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