Add 12/5 and 6/27
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 6/27
12/5 + 6/27 is 118/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
12/5 = 12 × 27/5 × 27 = 324/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135 - Add the two like fractions:
324/135 + 30/135 = 324 + 30/135 = 354/135 - 354/135 simplified gives 118/45
- So, 12/5 + 6/27 = 118/45
In mixed form: 228/45
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