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Add 12/36 and 35/27

1st number: 12/36, 2nd number: 1 8/27

12/36 + 35/27 is 44/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    12/36 = 12 × 3/36 × 3 = 36/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    35/27 = 35 × 4/27 × 4 = 140/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/108 + 140/108 = 36 + 140/108 = 176/108
  5. 176/108 simplified gives 44/27
  6. So, 12/36 + 35/27 = 44/27
    In mixed form: 117/27

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