Add 3/12 and 25/27
3/12 + 25/27 is 127/108.
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,
3/12 = 3 × 9/12 × 9 = 27/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
25/27 = 25 × 4/27 × 4 = 100/108 - Add the two like fractions:
27/108 + 100/108 = 27 + 100/108 = 127/108 - So, 3/12 + 25/27 = 127/108
In mixed form: 119/108
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