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Add 1/12 and 24/27

1/12 + 24/27 is 35/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    1/12 = 1 × 9/12 × 9 = 9/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    24/27 = 24 × 4/27 × 4 = 96/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/108 + 96/108 = 9 + 96/108 = 105/108
  5. 105/108 simplified gives 35/36
  6. So, 1/12 + 24/27 = 35/36

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