Add 6/12 and 27/36
6/12 + 27/36 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
6/12 = 6 × 3/12 × 3 = 18/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
27/36 = 27 × 1/36 × 1 = 27/36 - Add the two like fractions:
18/36 + 27/36 = 18 + 27/36 = 45/36 - 45/36 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 6/12 + 27/36 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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