Add 27/3 and 2/7
1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 2/7
27/3 + 2/7 is 65/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
27/3 = 27 × 7/3 × 7 = 189/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
2/7 = 2 × 3/7 × 3 = 6/21 - Add the two like fractions:
189/21 + 6/21 = 189 + 6/21 = 195/21 - 195/21 simplified gives 65/7
- So, 27/3 + 2/7 = 65/7
In mixed form: 92/7
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