Add 25/7 and 6/27, Solve 3 4/7 + 6/27 as a fraction

Add 25/7 and 6/27

1^st number: 3 4/7, 2^nd number: 6/27

25/7 + 6/27 is 239/63.

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,
25/7 = 25 × 27/7 × 27 = 675/189
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
6/27 = 6 × 7/27 × 7 = 42/189
Add the two like fractions:
675/189 + 42/189 = 675 + 42/189 = 717/189
717/189 simplified gives 239/63
So, 25/7 + 6/27 = 239/63
In mixed form: 350/63

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