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Add 27/9 and 36/35

1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 1 1/35

27/9 + 36/35 is 141/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    27/9 = 27 × 35/9 × 35 = 945/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    36/35 = 36 × 9/35 × 9 = 324/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/315 + 324/315 = 945 + 324/315 = 1269/315
  5. 1269/315 simplified gives 141/35
  6. So, 27/9 + 36/35 = 141/35
    In mixed form: 41/35

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