Add 27/9 and 14/21
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 14/21
27/9 + 14/21 is 11/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
27/9 = 27 × 7/9 × 7 = 189/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
14/21 = 14 × 3/21 × 3 = 42/63 - Add the two like fractions:
189/63 + 42/63 = 189 + 42/63 = 231/63 - 231/63 simplified gives 11/3
- So, 27/9 + 14/21 = 11/3
In mixed form: 32/3
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