Add 20/27 and 2/12
20/27 + 2/12 is 49/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
20/27 = 20 × 4/27 × 4 = 80/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
2/12 = 2 × 9/12 × 9 = 18/108 - Add the two like fractions:
80/108 + 18/108 = 80 + 18/108 = 98/108 - 98/108 simplified gives 49/54
- So, 20/27 + 2/12 = 49/54
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