Add 27/3 and 27/36, Solve 9 0/3 + 27/36 as a fraction

Add 27/3 and 27/36

1^st number: 9 0/3, 2^nd number: 27/36

27/3 + 27/36 is 39/4.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
27/3 = 27 × 12/3 × 12 = 324/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
27/36 = 27 × 1/36 × 1 = 27/36
Add the two like fractions:
324/36 + 27/36 = 324 + 27/36 = 351/36
351/36 simplified gives 39/4
So, 27/3 + 27/36 = 39/4
In mixed form: 93/4

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