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Add 8/12 and 6/27

8/12 + 6/27 is 8/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   8/12 = 8 × 9/12 × 9 = 72/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/108 + 24/108 = 72 + 24/108 = 96/108
5. 96/108 simplified gives 8/9
6. So, 8/12 + 6/27 = 8/9

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