Add 10/27 and 12/54
10/27 + 12/54 is 16/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
10/27 = 10 × 2/27 × 2 = 20/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
12/54 = 12 × 1/54 × 1 = 12/54 - Add the two like fractions:
20/54 + 12/54 = 20 + 12/54 = 32/54 - 32/54 simplified gives 16/27
- So, 10/27 + 12/54 = 16/27
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