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Add 3/8 and 12/27

3/8 + 12/27 is 59/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    3/8 = 3 × 27/8 × 27 = 81/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    12/27 = 12 × 8/27 × 8 = 96/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/216 + 96/216 = 81 + 96/216 = 177/216
  5. 177/216 simplified gives 59/72
  6. So, 3/8 + 12/27 = 59/72

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