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Add 8/49 and 6/27

8/49 + 6/27 is 170/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
    8/49 = 8 × 27/49 × 27 = 216/1323
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
    6/27 = 6 × 49/27 × 49 = 294/1323
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/1323 + 294/1323 = 216 + 294/1323 = 510/1323
  5. 510/1323 simplified gives 170/441
  6. So, 8/49 + 6/27 = 170/441

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