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Add 9/12 and 27/72

9/12 + 27/72 is 9/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
    9/12 = 9 × 6/12 × 6 = 54/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/72 + 27/72 = 54 + 27/72 = 81/72
  5. 81/72 simplified gives 9/8
  6. So, 9/12 + 27/72 = 9/8
    In mixed form: 11/8

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