Add 3/36 and 12/27
3/36 + 12/27 is 19/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
3/36 = 3 × 3/36 × 3 = 9/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
12/27 = 12 × 4/27 × 4 = 48/108 - Add the two like fractions:
9/108 + 48/108 = 9 + 48/108 = 57/108 - 57/108 simplified gives 19/36
- So, 3/36 + 12/27 = 19/36
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