Add 12/36 and 15/27
12/36 + 15/27 is 8/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
12/36 = 12 × 3/36 × 3 = 36/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
15/27 = 15 × 4/27 × 4 = 60/108 - Add the two like fractions:
36/108 + 60/108 = 36 + 60/108 = 96/108 - 96/108 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 12/36 + 15/27 = 8/9
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