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Add 3/4 and 8/27

3/4 + 8/27 is 113/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    3/4 = 3 × 27/4 × 27 = 81/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    8/27 = 8 × 4/27 × 4 = 32/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/108 + 32/108 = 81 + 32/108 = 113/108
  5. So, 3/4 + 8/27 = 113/108
    In mixed form: 15/108

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