Add 24/27 and 3/12
24/27 + 3/12 is 41/36.
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,
24/27 = 24 × 4/27 × 4 = 96/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
3/12 = 3 × 9/12 × 9 = 27/108 - Add the two like fractions:
96/108 + 27/108 = 96 + 27/108 = 123/108 - 123/108 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 24/27 + 3/12 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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