Add 8/12 and 27/72, Solve 8/12 + 27/72 as a fraction

Add 8/12 and 27/72

8/12 + 27/72 is 25/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
8/12 = 8 × 6/12 × 6 = 48/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72
Add the two like fractions:
48/72 + 27/72 = 48 + 27/72 = 75/72
75/72 simplified gives 25/24
So, 8/12 + 27/72 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24

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