Add 12/27 and 24/30
12/27 + 24/30 is 56/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
12/27 = 12 × 10/27 × 10 = 120/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
24/30 = 24 × 9/30 × 9 = 216/270 - Add the two like fractions:
120/270 + 216/270 = 120 + 216/270 = 336/270 - 336/270 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 12/27 + 24/30 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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