Question

3/9 + 3/27 = ? Adding fractions

Answer 1

`(3)/(9)` +
`(3)/(27)` equals
`(4)/(9)`.

First, simplify
`(3)/(9)` to
`(1)/(3)` and also
`(3)/(27)` to
`(1)/(9)`. Your problem should look like:
`(1)/(3)` +
`(1)/(9)`.
Second, find the least common denominator of
`(1)/(3)` and
`(1)/(9)` to get 9.
Third, make the denominators the same as the least common denominator (LCD). Your problem should look like:
`(1x3)/(3x3)` +
`(1)/(9)`.
Fourth, simplify to get the denominators the same. Your problem should look like:
`(3)/(9)` +
`(1)/(9)`.
Fifth, join the denominators. Your problem should look like:
`(3+1)/(9)`.
Sixth, simplify. Your problem should look like:
`(4)/(9)`, which is the answer.