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Add 12/27 and 3/12

12/27 + 3/12 is 25/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    12/27 = 12 × 4/27 × 4 = 48/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    3/12 = 3 × 9/12 × 9 = 27/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/108 + 27/108 = 48 + 27/108 = 75/108
  5. 75/108 simplified gives 25/36
  6. So, 12/27 + 3/12 = 25/36

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