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Add 9/28 and 3/27

9/28 + 3/27 is 109/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 27 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    9/28 = 9 × 27/28 × 27 = 243/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    3/27 = 3 × 28/27 × 28 = 84/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/756 + 84/756 = 243 + 84/756 = 327/756
  5. 327/756 simplified gives 109/252
  6. So, 9/28 + 3/27 = 109/252

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