Add 4/9 and 12/27
4/9 + 12/27 is 8/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
4/9 = 4 × 3/9 × 3 = 12/27 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
12/27 = 12 × 1/27 × 1 = 12/27 - Add the two like fractions:
12/27 + 12/27 = 12 + 12/27 = 24/27 - 24/27 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 4/9 + 12/27 = 8/9
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