Add 3/12 and 1/27
3/12 + 1/27 is 31/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
3/12 = 3 × 9/12 × 9 = 27/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
1/27 = 1 × 4/27 × 4 = 4/108 - Add the two like fractions:
27/108 + 4/108 = 27 + 4/108 = 31/108 - So, 3/12 + 1/27 = 31/108
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