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Add 12/27 and 2/6

12/27 + 2/6 is 7/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 6 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    12/27 = 12 × 2/27 × 2 = 24/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    2/6 = 2 × 9/6 × 9 = 18/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/54 + 18/54 = 24 + 18/54 = 42/54
  5. 42/54 simplified gives 7/9
  6. So, 12/27 + 2/6 = 7/9

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