Add 27/36 and 2/3
27/36 + 2/3 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 3 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
27/36 = 27 × 1/36 × 1 = 27/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
2/3 = 2 × 12/3 × 12 = 24/36 - Add the two like fractions:
27/36 + 24/36 = 27 + 24/36 = 51/36 - 51/36 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 27/36 + 2/3 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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