Add 27/12 and 50/45
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 1 5/45
27/12 + 50/45 is 121/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180 - Add the two like fractions:
405/180 + 200/180 = 405 + 200/180 = 605/180 - 605/180 simplified gives 121/36
- So, 27/12 + 50/45 = 121/36
In mixed form: 313/36
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