Add 27/12 and 42/27, Solve 2 3/12 + 1 15/27 as a fraction

Add 27/12 and 42/27

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

27/12 + 42/27 is 137/36.

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,
42/27 = 42 × 4/27 × 4 = 168/108
Add the two like fractions:
243/108 + 168/108 = 243 + 168/108 = 411/108
411/108 simplified gives 137/36
So, 27/12 + 42/27 = 137/36
In mixed form: 329/36

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