Add 12/27 and 21/12
1st number: 12/27, 2nd number: 1 9/12
12/27 + 21/12 is 79/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
12/27 = 12 × 4/27 × 4 = 48/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
21/12 = 21 × 9/12 × 9 = 189/108 - Add the two like fractions:
48/108 + 189/108 = 48 + 189/108 = 237/108 - 237/108 simplified gives 79/36
- So, 12/27 + 21/12 = 79/36
In mixed form: 27/36
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