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Add 8/3 and 27/36

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 27/36

8/3 + 27/36 is 41/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    8/3 = 8 × 12/3 × 12 = 96/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    27/36 = 27 × 1/36 × 1 = 27/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/36 + 27/36 = 96 + 27/36 = 123/36
  5. 123/36 simplified gives 41/12
  6. So, 8/3 + 27/36 = 41/12
    In mixed form: 35/12

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