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Add 30/9 and 7/27

1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 7/27

30/9 + 7/27 is 97/27.

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,
    7/27 = 7 × 1/27 × 1 = 7/27
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/27 + 7/27 = 90 + 7/27 = 97/27
  5. So, 30/9 + 7/27 = 97/27
    In mixed form: 316/27

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