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Add 1/12 and 45/27

1st number: 1/12, 2nd number: 1 18/27

1/12 + 45/27 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    1/12 = 1 × 9/12 × 9 = 9/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    45/27 = 45 × 4/27 × 4 = 180/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/108 + 180/108 = 9 + 180/108 = 189/108
  5. 189/108 simplified gives 7/4
  6. So, 1/12 + 45/27 = 7/4
    In mixed form: 13/4

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