Add 3/9 and 27/8
1st number: 3/9, 2nd number: 3 3/8
3/9 + 27/8 is 89/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
3/9 = 3 × 8/9 × 8 = 24/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
27/8 = 27 × 9/8 × 9 = 243/72 - Add the two like fractions:
24/72 + 243/72 = 24 + 243/72 = 267/72 - 267/72 simplified gives 89/24
- So, 3/9 + 27/8 = 89/24
In mixed form: 317/24
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