Add 3/27 and 8/12
3/27 + 8/12 is 7/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
3/27 = 3 × 4/27 × 4 = 12/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
8/12 = 8 × 9/12 × 9 = 72/108 - Add the two like fractions:
12/108 + 72/108 = 12 + 72/108 = 84/108 - 84/108 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 3/27 + 8/12 = 7/9
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