Add 12/6 and 8/27
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 8/27
12/6 + 8/27 is 62/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
12/6 = 12 × 9/6 × 9 = 108/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
8/27 = 8 × 2/27 × 2 = 16/54 - Add the two like fractions:
108/54 + 16/54 = 108 + 16/54 = 124/54 - 124/54 simplified gives 62/27
- So, 12/6 + 8/27 = 62/27
In mixed form: 28/27
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