Add 3/27 and 9/7, Solve 3/27 + 1 2/7 as a fraction

Add 3/27 and 9/7

1^st number: 3/27, 2^nd number: 1 2/7

3/27 + 9/7 is 88/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
3/27 = 3 × 7/27 × 7 = 21/189
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
9/7 = 9 × 27/7 × 27 = 243/189
Add the two like fractions:
21/189 + 243/189 = 21 + 243/189 = 264/189
264/189 simplified gives 88/63
So, 3/27 + 9/7 = 88/63
In mixed form: 125/63

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