Add 4/12 and 9/27
4/12 + 9/27 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
4/12 = 4 × 9/12 × 9 = 36/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
9/27 = 9 × 4/27 × 4 = 36/108 - Add the two like fractions:
36/108 + 36/108 = 36 + 36/108 = 72/108 - 72/108 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 4/12 + 9/27 = 2/3
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