Question

3/9 + 3/27 = ? Adding fractions

Answer 1

$\frac{3}{9}$ + $\frac{3}{27}$ equals $\frac{4}{9}$.

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