Add 6/27 and 9/12
6/27 + 9/12 is 35/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/12 = 9 × 9/12 × 9 = 81/108 - Add the two like fractions:
24/108 + 81/108 = 24 + 81/108 = 105/108 - 105/108 simplified gives 35/36
- So, 6/27 + 9/12 = 35/36
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