Understand mixed number: Understand the mixed number.The mixed number 3(97) consists of a whole number3 and a fraction (97).
Convert whole number to fraction: Convert the whole number to a fraction.To convert the whole number 3 to a fraction with the same denominator as 97, multiply it by 99 which is equal to 1.3×99=927
Add whole number fraction: Add the whole number fraction to the original fraction.Now, add the fraction we got from the whole number to the original fraction part of the mixed number.(27)/(9)+(7)/(9)=(27+7)/(9)
Perform addition: Perform the addition.Add the numerators of the fractions.(27+7)/(9)=(34)/(9)
Check for simplification: Check for any possible simplification.The fraction (34)/(9) cannot be simplified further as 34 and 9 have no common factors other than 1.
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