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Add 6/12 and 27/3

1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 9 0/3

6/12 + 27/3 is 19/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    6/12 = 6 × 1/12 × 1 = 6/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    27/3 = 27 × 4/3 × 4 = 108/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/12 + 108/12 = 6 + 108/12 = 114/12
  5. 114/12 simplified gives 19/2
  6. So, 6/12 + 27/3 = 19/2
    In mixed form: 91/2

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