Add 3/27 and 21/4
1st number: 3/27, 2nd number: 5 1/4
3/27 + 21/4 is 193/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
3/27 = 3 × 4/27 × 4 = 12/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
21/4 = 21 × 27/4 × 27 = 567/108 - Add the two like fractions:
12/108 + 567/108 = 12 + 567/108 = 579/108 - 579/108 simplified gives 193/36
- So, 3/27 + 21/4 = 193/36
In mixed form: 513/36
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