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Add 6/27 and 35/4

1st number: 6/27, 2nd number: 8 3/4

6/27 + 35/4 is 323/36.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    35/4 = 35 × 27/4 × 27 = 945/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/108 + 945/108 = 24 + 945/108 = 969/108
  5. 969/108 simplified gives 323/36
  6. So, 6/27 + 35/4 = 323/36
    In mixed form: 835/36

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