Add 27/3 and 6/4
1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 1 2/4
273 + 64 is 212.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
273 = 27 × 43 × 4 = 10812 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
64 = 6 × 34 × 3 = 1812 - Add the two like fractions:
10812 + 1812 = 108 + 1812 = 12612 - 126/12 simplified gives 212
- So, 27/3 + 6/4 = 21/2
In mixed form: 1012
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