Add 3/27 and 9/4
1st number: 3/27, 2nd number: 2 1/4
3/27 + 9/4 is 85/36.
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,
9/4 = 9 × 27/4 × 27 = 243/108 - Add the two like fractions:
12/108 + 243/108 = 12 + 243/108 = 255/108 - 255/108 simplified gives 85/36
- So, 3/27 + 9/4 = 85/36
In mixed form: 213/36
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