Add 9/7 and 4/27
1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 4/27
9/7 + 4/27 is 271/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
9/7 = 9 × 27/7 × 27 = 243/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
4/27 = 4 × 7/27 × 7 = 28/189 - Add the two like fractions:
243/189 + 28/189 = 243 + 28/189 = 271/189 - So, 9/7 + 4/27 = 271/189
In mixed form: 182/189
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