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Add 9/7 and 8/27

1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 8/27

9/7 + 8/27 is 299/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    9/7 = 9 × 27/7 × 27 = 243/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    8/27 = 8 × 7/27 × 7 = 56/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/189 + 56/189 = 243 + 56/189 = 299/189
  5. So, 9/7 + 8/27 = 299/189
    In mixed form: 1110/189

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