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Add 27/9 and 3/7

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

27/9 + 3/7 is 24/7.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    27/9 = 27 × 7/9 × 7 = 189/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    3/7 = 3 × 9/7 × 9 = 27/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/63 + 27/63 = 189 + 27/63 = 216/63
  5. 216/63 simplified gives 24/7
  6. So, 27/9 + 3/7 = 24/7
    In mixed form: 33/7

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