Add 27/12 and 27/28
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 27/28
27/12 + 27/28 is 45/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 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 28 × 3 = 84,
27/28 = 27 × 3/28 × 3 = 81/84 - Add the two like fractions:
189/84 + 81/84 = 189 + 81/84 = 270/84 - 270/84 simplified gives 45/14
- So, 27/12 + 27/28 = 45/14
In mixed form: 33/14
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