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Add 2/12 and 5/27

2/12 + 5/27 is 19/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    2/12 = 2 × 9/12 × 9 = 18/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    5/27 = 5 × 4/27 × 4 = 20/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/108 + 20/108 = 18 + 20/108 = 38/108
  5. 38/108 simplified gives 19/54
  6. So, 2/12 + 5/27 = 19/54

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