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Add 5/12 and 6/27

5/12 + 6/27 is 23/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    5/12 = 5 × 9/12 × 9 = 45/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/108 + 24/108 = 45 + 24/108 = 69/108
  5. 69/108 simplified gives 23/36
  6. So, 5/12 + 6/27 = 23/36

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