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Add 12/27 and 3/6

12/27 + 3/6 is 17/18.

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,
    3/6 = 3 × 9/6 × 9 = 27/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/54 + 27/54 = 24 + 27/54 = 51/54
  5. 51/54 simplified gives 17/18
  6. So, 12/27 + 3/6 = 17/18

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