Add 9/12 and 24/27
9/12 + 24/27 is 59/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
9/12 = 9 × 9/12 × 9 = 81/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
24/27 = 24 × 4/27 × 4 = 96/108 - Add the two like fractions:
81/108 + 96/108 = 81 + 96/108 = 177/108 - 177/108 simplified gives 59/36
- So, 9/12 + 24/27 = 59/36
In mixed form: 123/36
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