Add 27/12 and 4/27
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 4/27
2712 + 427 is 259108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
2712 = 27 × 912 × 9 = 243108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
427 = 4 × 427 × 4 = 16108 - Add the two like fractions:
243108 + 16108 = 243 + 16108 = 259108 - So, 27/12 + 4/27 = 259/108
In mixed form: 243108
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