Add 12/27 and 10/5
1st number: 12/27, 2nd number: 2 0/5
12/27 + 10/5 is 22/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
10/5 = 10 × 27/5 × 27 = 270/135 - Add the two like fractions:
60/135 + 270/135 = 60 + 270/135 = 330/135 - 330/135 simplified gives 22/9
- So, 12/27 + 10/5 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9
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