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Add 12/9 and 4/27

1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 4/27

12/9 + 4/27 is 40/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 27 is 27

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
    12/9 = 12 × 3/9 × 3 = 36/27
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
    4/27 = 4 × 1/27 × 1 = 4/27
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/27 + 4/27 = 36 + 4/27 = 40/27
  5. So, 12/9 + 4/27 = 40/27
    In mixed form: 113/27

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