Add 15/12 and 36/27
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 1 9/27
15/12 + 36/27 is 31/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
15/12 = 15 × 9/12 × 9 = 135/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
36/27 = 36 × 4/27 × 4 = 144/108 - Add the two like fractions:
135/108 + 144/108 = 135 + 144/108 = 279/108 - 279/108 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 15/12 + 36/27 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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