Add 12/27 and 20/45
12/27 + 20/45 is 8/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 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 45 × 3 = 135,
20/45 = 20 × 3/45 × 3 = 60/135 - Add the two like fractions:
60/135 + 60/135 = 60 + 60/135 = 120/135 - 120/135 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 12/27 + 20/45 = 8/9
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