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Add 81/9 and 27/36

1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 27/36

81/9 + 27/36 is 39/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    81/9 = 81 × 4/9 × 4 = 324/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    27/36 = 27 × 1/36 × 1 = 27/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/36 + 27/36 = 324 + 27/36 = 351/36
  5. 351/36 simplified gives 39/4
  6. So, 81/9 + 27/36 = 39/4
    In mixed form: 93/4

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