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Add 7/3 and 12/27

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

7/3 + 12/27 is 25/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 27 is 27

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 9 = 27,
    7/3 = 7 × 9/3 × 9 = 63/27
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
    12/27 = 12 × 1/27 × 1 = 12/27
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/27 + 12/27 = 63 + 12/27 = 75/27
  5. 75/27 simplified gives 25/9
  6. So, 7/3 + 12/27 = 25/9
    In mixed form: 27/9

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