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Add 3/12 and 27/9

1st number: 3/12, 2nd number: 3 0/9

3/12 + 27/9 is 13/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    3/12 = 3 × 3/12 × 3 = 9/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    27/9 = 27 × 4/9 × 4 = 108/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/36 + 108/36 = 9 + 108/36 = 117/36
  5. 117/36 simplified gives 13/4
  6. So, 3/12 + 27/9 = 13/4
    In mixed form: 31/4

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