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Add 27/4 and 3/6

1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 3/6

27/4 + 3/6 is 29/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 6 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    27/4 = 27 × 3/4 × 3 = 81/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    3/6 = 3 × 2/6 × 2 = 6/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/12 + 6/12 = 81 + 6/12 = 87/12
  5. 87/12 simplified gives 29/4
  6. So, 27/4 + 3/6 = 29/4
    In mixed form: 71/4

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