Add 12/27 and 45/5
1st number: 12/27, 2nd number: 9 0/5
12/27 + 45/5 is 85/9.
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,
45/5 = 45 × 27/5 × 27 = 1215/135 - Add the two like fractions:
60/135 + 1215/135 = 60 + 1215/135 = 1275/135 - 1275/135 simplified gives 85/9
- So, 12/27 + 45/5 = 85/9
In mixed form: 94/9
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