Add 2/12 and 49/27
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 1 22/27
2/12 + 49/27 is 107/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
2/12 = 2 × 9/12 × 9 = 18/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
49/27 = 49 × 4/27 × 4 = 196/108 - Add the two like fractions:
18/108 + 196/108 = 18 + 196/108 = 214/108 - 214/108 simplified gives 107/54
- So, 2/12 + 49/27 = 107/54
In mixed form: 153/54
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