Add 27/10 and 4/12, Solve 2 7/10 + 4/12 as a fraction

Add 27/10 and 4/12

1^st number: 2 7/10, 2^nd number: 4/12

27/10 + 4/12 is 91/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
27/10 = 27 × 6/10 × 6 = 162/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60
Add the two like fractions:
162/60 + 20/60 = 162 + 20/60 = 182/60
182/60 simplified gives 91/30
So, 27/10 + 4/12 = 91/30
In mixed form: 31/30

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