Add 21/12 and 27/9
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 3 0/9
21/12 + 27/9 is 19/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
21/12 = 21 × 3/12 × 3 = 63/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
27/9 = 27 × 4/9 × 4 = 108/36 - Add the two like fractions:
63/36 + 108/36 = 63 + 108/36 = 171/36 - 171/36 simplified gives 19/4
- So, 21/12 + 27/9 = 19/4
In mixed form: 43/4
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