Add 27/3 and 14/4, Solve 9 0/3 + 3 2/4 as a fraction

Add 27/3 and 14/4

1^st number: 9 0/3, 2^nd number: 3 2/4

27/3 + 14/4 is 25/2.

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,
27/3 = 27 × 4/3 × 4 = 108/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
14/4 = 14 × 3/4 × 3 = 42/12
Add the two like fractions:
108/12 + 42/12 = 108 + 42/12 = 150/12
150/12 simplified gives 25/2
So, 27/3 + 14/4 = 25/2
In mixed form: 121/2

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