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Add 12/7 and 3/27

1st number: 1 5/7, 2nd number: 3/27

12/7 + 3/27 is 115/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    12/7 = 12 × 27/7 × 27 = 324/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    3/27 = 3 × 7/27 × 7 = 21/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/189 + 21/189 = 324 + 21/189 = 345/189
  5. 345/189 simplified gives 115/63
  6. So, 12/7 + 3/27 = 115/63
    In mixed form: 152/63

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