Add 1/6 and 12/27
1/6 + 12/27 is 11/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
1/6 = 1 × 9/6 × 9 = 9/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
12/27 = 12 × 2/27 × 2 = 24/54 - Add the two like fractions:
9/54 + 24/54 = 9 + 24/54 = 33/54 - 33/54 simplified gives 11/18
- So, 1/6 + 12/27 = 11/18
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