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Add 27/4 and 35/9

1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 3 8/9

27/4 + 35/9 is 383/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    27/4 = 27 × 9/4 × 9 = 243/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    35/9 = 35 × 4/9 × 4 = 140/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/36 + 140/36 = 243 + 140/36 = 383/36
  5. So, 27/4 + 35/9 = 383/36
    In mixed form: 1023/36

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