Add 3/6 and 12/27
3/6 + 12/27 is 17/18.
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,
3/6 = 3 × 9/6 × 9 = 27/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
12/27 = 12 × 2/27 × 2 = 24/54 - Add the two like fractions:
27/54 + 24/54 = 27 + 24/54 = 51/54 - 51/54 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 3/6 + 12/27 = 17/18
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