Add 27/12 and 21/90
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 21/90
27/12 + 21/90 is 149/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
27/12 = 27 × 15/12 × 15 = 405/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
21/90 = 21 × 2/90 × 2 = 42/180 - Add the two like fractions:
405/180 + 42/180 = 405 + 42/180 = 447/180 - 447/180 simplified gives 149/60
- So, 27/12 + 21/90 = 149/60
In mixed form: 229/60
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