Add 7/4 and 9/27
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 9/27
7/4 + 9/27 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
7/4 = 7 × 27/4 × 27 = 189/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
9/27 = 9 × 4/27 × 4 = 36/108 - Add the two like fractions:
189/108 + 36/108 = 189 + 36/108 = 225/108 - 225/108 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 7/4 + 9/27 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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