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Add 27/7 and 7/9

1st number: 3 6/7, 2nd number: 7/9

27/7 + 7/9 is 292/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 9 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    27/7 = 27 × 9/7 × 9 = 243/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    7/9 = 7 × 7/9 × 7 = 49/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/63 + 49/63 = 243 + 49/63 = 292/63
  5. So, 27/7 + 7/9 = 292/63
    In mixed form: 440/63

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