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Add 3/27 and 3/4

3/27 + 3/4 is 31/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    3/27 = 3 × 4/27 × 4 = 12/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    3/4 = 3 × 27/4 × 27 = 81/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/108 + 81/108 = 12 + 81/108 = 93/108
  5. 93/108 simplified gives 31/36
  6. So, 3/27 + 3/4 = 31/36

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