Add 8/9 and 12/27
8/9 + 12/27 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
8/9 = 8 × 3/9 × 3 = 24/27 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
12/27 = 12 × 1/27 × 1 = 12/27 - Add the two like fractions:
24/27 + 12/27 = 24 + 12/27 = 36/27 - 36/27 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 8/9 + 12/27 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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