Add 18/27 and 3/12
18/27 + 3/12 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
18/27 = 18 × 4/27 × 4 = 72/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
3/12 = 3 × 9/12 × 9 = 27/108 - Add the two like fractions:
72/108 + 27/108 = 72 + 27/108 = 99/108 - 99/108 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 18/27 + 3/12 = 11/12
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