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Add 3/12 and 9/27

3/12 + 9/27 is 7/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    3/12 = 3 × 9/12 × 9 = 27/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    9/27 = 9 × 4/27 × 4 = 36/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/108 + 36/108 = 27 + 36/108 = 63/108
  5. 63/108 simplified gives 7/12
  6. So, 3/12 + 9/27 = 7/12

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