Add 12/27 and 4/10
12/27 + 4/10 is 38/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 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 10 × 27 = 270,
4/10 = 4 × 27/10 × 27 = 108/270 - Add the two like fractions:
120/270 + 108/270 = 120 + 108/270 = 228/270 - 228/270 simplified gives 38/45
- So, 12/27 + 4/10 = 38/45
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