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Add 49/4 and 3/27

1st number: 12 1/4, 2nd number: 3/27

49/4 + 3/27 is 445/36.

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,
    49/4 = 49 × 27/4 × 27 = 1323/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    3/27 = 3 × 4/27 × 4 = 12/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/108 + 12/108 = 1323 + 12/108 = 1335/108
  5. 1335/108 simplified gives 445/36
  6. So, 49/4 + 3/27 = 445/36
    In mixed form: 1213/36

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