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Add 27/9 and 3/49

1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 3/49

27/9 + 3/49 is 150/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    27/9 = 27 × 49/9 × 49 = 1323/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    3/49 = 3 × 9/49 × 9 = 27/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/441 + 27/441 = 1323 + 27/441 = 1350/441
  5. 1350/441 simplified gives 150/49
  6. So, 27/9 + 3/49 = 150/49
    In mixed form: 33/49

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