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Add 6/12 and 1/27

6/12 + 1/27 is 29/54.

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,
    6/12 = 6 × 9/12 × 9 = 54/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    1/27 = 1 × 4/27 × 4 = 4/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/108 + 4/108 = 54 + 4/108 = 58/108
  5. 58/108 simplified gives 29/54
  6. So, 6/12 + 1/27 = 29/54

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