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Add 9/12 and 1/27

9/12 + 1/27 is 85/108.

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,
    9/12 = 9 × 9/12 × 9 = 81/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    1/27 = 1 × 4/27 × 4 = 4/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/108 + 4/108 = 81 + 4/108 = 85/108
  5. So, 9/12 + 1/27 = 85/108

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