Add 42/27 and 36/12
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 3 0/12
42/27 + 36/12 is 41/9.
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,
42/27 = 42 × 4/27 × 4 = 168/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
36/12 = 36 × 9/12 × 9 = 324/108 - Add the two like fractions:
168/108 + 324/108 = 168 + 324/108 = 492/108 - 492/108 simplified gives 41/9
- So, 42/27 + 36/12 = 41/9
In mixed form: 45/9
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