Add 9/12 and 3/27
9/12 + 3/27 is 31/36.
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,
3/27 = 3 × 4/27 × 4 = 12/108 - Add the two like fractions:
81/108 + 12/108 = 81 + 12/108 = 93/108 - 93/108 simplified gives 31/36
- So, 9/12 + 3/27 = 31/36
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