Add 2/12 and 18/27
2/12 + 18/27 is 5/6.
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,
2/12 = 2 × 9/12 × 9 = 18/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
18/27 = 18 × 4/27 × 4 = 72/108 - Add the two like fractions:
18/108 + 72/108 = 18 + 72/108 = 90/108 - 90/108 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 2/12 + 18/27 = 5/6
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