Add 9/21 and 1/27
9/21 + 1/27 is 88/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
9/21 = 9 × 9/21 × 9 = 81/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
1/27 = 1 × 7/27 × 7 = 7/189 - Add the two like fractions:
81/189 + 7/189 = 81 + 7/189 = 88/189 - So, 9/21 + 1/27 = 88/189
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