Add 7/12 and 12/27, Solve 7/12 + 12/27 as a fraction

Add 7/12 and 12/27

7/12 + 12/27 is 37/36.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
7/12 = 7 × 9/12 × 9 = 63/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
12/27 = 12 × 4/27 × 4 = 48/108
Add the two like fractions:
63/108 + 48/108 = 63 + 48/108 = 111/108
111/108 simplified gives 37/36
So, 7/12 + 12/27 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36

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