Add 6/27 and 25/12, Solve 6/27 + 2 1/12 as a fraction

Add 6/27 and 25/12

1^st number: 6/27, 2^nd number: 2 1/12

6/27 + 25/12 is 83/36.

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,
6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
25/12 = 25 × 9/12 × 9 = 225/108
Add the two like fractions:
24/108 + 225/108 = 24 + 225/108 = 249/108
249/108 simplified gives 83/36
So, 6/27 + 25/12 = 83/36
In mixed form: 211/36

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