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Add 8/12 and 9/27

8/12 + 9/27 is 1/1.

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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,
   9/27 = 9 × 4/27 × 4 = 36/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/108 + 36/108 = 72 + 36/108 = 108/108
5. 108/108 simplified gives 1/1
6. So, 8/12 + 9/27 = 1/1

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