Add 27/12 and 18/27
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 18/27
27/12 + 18/27 is 35/12.
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,
27/12 = 27 × 9/12 × 9 = 243/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
18/27 = 18 × 4/27 × 4 = 72/108 - Add the two like fractions:
243/108 + 72/108 = 243 + 72/108 = 315/108 - 315/108 simplified gives 35/12
- So, 27/12 + 18/27 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12
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