Add 1/12 and 72/27
1st number: 1/12, 2nd number: 2 18/27
1/12 + 72/27 is 11/4.
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,
1/12 = 1 × 9/12 × 9 = 9/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
72/27 = 72 × 4/27 × 4 = 288/108 - Add the two like fractions:
9/108 + 288/108 = 9 + 288/108 = 297/108 - 297/108 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 1/12 + 72/27 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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