Add 12/27 and 30/8, Solve 12/27 + 3 6/8 as a fraction

Add 12/27 and 30/8

1^st number: 12/27, 2^nd number: 3 6/8

12/27 + 30/8 is 151/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 8 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
12/27 = 12 × 8/27 × 8 = 96/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
30/8 = 30 × 27/8 × 27 = 810/216
Add the two like fractions:
96/216 + 810/216 = 96 + 810/216 = 906/216
906/216 simplified gives 151/36
So, 12/27 + 30/8 = 151/36
In mixed form: 47/36

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