Add 27/12 and 18/21
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 18/21
27/12 + 18/21 is 87/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
27/12 = 27 × 7/12 × 7 = 189/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
18/21 = 18 × 4/21 × 4 = 72/84 - Add the two like fractions:
189/84 + 72/84 = 189 + 72/84 = 261/84 - 261/84 simplified gives 87/28
- So, 27/12 + 18/21 = 87/28
In mixed form: 33/28
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