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Add 27/9 and 21/14

1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 1 7/14

27/9 + 21/14 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 14 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    27/9 = 27 × 14/9 × 14 = 378/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    21/14 = 21 × 9/14 × 9 = 189/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/126 + 189/126 = 378 + 189/126 = 567/126
  5. 567/126 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 27/9 + 21/14 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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