Add 27/36 and 12/27
27/36 + 12/27 is 43/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
27/36 = 27 × 3/36 × 3 = 81/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
12/27 = 12 × 4/27 × 4 = 48/108 - Add the two like fractions:
81/108 + 48/108 = 81 + 48/108 = 129/108 - 129/108 simplified gives 43/36
- So, 27/36 + 12/27 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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