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Add 42/27 and 35/12

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 2 11/12

42/27 + 35/12 is 161/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    42/27 = 42 × 4/27 × 4 = 168/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    35/12 = 35 × 9/12 × 9 = 315/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/108 + 315/108 = 168 + 315/108 = 483/108
  5. 483/108 simplified gives 161/36
  6. So, 42/27 + 35/12 = 161/36
    In mixed form: 417/36

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