Add 12/27 and 14/5
1st number: 12/27, 2nd number: 2 4/5
12/27 + 14/5 is 146/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
14/5 = 14 × 27/5 × 27 = 378/135 - Add the two like fractions:
60/135 + 378/135 = 60 + 378/135 = 438/135 - 438/135 simplified gives 146/45
- So, 12/27 + 14/5 = 146/45
In mixed form: 311/45
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