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Add 30/9 and 60/27

1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 2 6/27

30/9 + 60/27 is 50/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 27 is 27

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
    30/9 = 30 × 3/9 × 3 = 90/27
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
    60/27 = 60 × 1/27 × 1 = 60/27
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/27 + 60/27 = 90 + 60/27 = 150/27
  5. 150/27 simplified gives 50/9
  6. So, 30/9 + 60/27 = 50/9
    In mixed form: 55/9

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