Add 27/9 and 42/49, Solve 3 0/9 + 42/49 as a fraction

Add 27/9 and 42/49

1^st number: 3 0/9, 2^nd number: 42/49

27/9 + 42/49 is 27/7.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
27/9 = 27 × 49/9 × 49 = 1323/441
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
42/49 = 42 × 9/49 × 9 = 378/441
Add the two like fractions:
1323/441 + 378/441 = 1323 + 378/441 = 1701/441
1701/441 simplified gives 27/7
So, 27/9 + 42/49 = 27/7
In mixed form: 36/7

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