Add 84/49 and 1/27
1st number: 1 35/49, 2nd number: 1/27
84/49 + 1/27 is 331/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
84/49 = 84 × 27/49 × 27 = 2268/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
1/27 = 1 × 49/27 × 49 = 49/1323 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/1323 + 49/1323 = 2268 + 49/1323 = 2317/1323 - 2317/1323 simplified gives 331/189
- So, 84/49 + 1/27 = 331/189
In mixed form: 1142/189
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