Add 12/36 and 25/27
12/36 + 25/27 is 34/27.
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,
25/27 = 25 × 4/27 × 4 = 100/108 - Add the two like fractions:
36/108 + 100/108 = 36 + 100/108 = 136/108 - 136/108 simplified gives 34/27
- So, 12/36 + 25/27 = 34/27
In mixed form: 17/27
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