Add 12/27 and 3/4
12/27 + 3/4 is 43/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 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 4 × 27 = 108,
3/4 = 3 × 27/4 × 27 = 81/108 - Add the two like fractions:
48/108 + 81/108 = 48 + 81/108 = 129/108 - 129/108 simplified gives 43/36
- So, 12/27 + 3/4 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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