Add 12/27 and 24/36
12/27 + 24/36 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 36 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 36 × 3 = 108,
24/36 = 24 × 3/36 × 3 = 72/108 - Add the two like fractions:
48/108 + 72/108 = 48 + 72/108 = 120/108 - 120/108 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 12/27 + 24/36 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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