Add 1/27 and 20/12
1st number: 1/27, 2nd number: 1 8/12
1/27 + 20/12 is 46/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
1/27 = 1 × 4/27 × 4 = 4/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
20/12 = 20 × 9/12 × 9 = 180/108 - Add the two like fractions:
4/108 + 180/108 = 4 + 180/108 = 184/108 - 184/108 simplified gives 46/27
- So, 1/27 + 20/12 = 46/27
In mixed form: 119/27
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