Add 27/12 and 80/18
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 4 8/18
27/12 + 80/18 is 241/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
27/12 = 27 × 3/12 × 3 = 81/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
80/18 = 80 × 2/18 × 2 = 160/36 - Add the two like fractions:
81/36 + 160/36 = 81 + 160/36 = 241/36 - So, 27/12 + 80/18 = 241/36
In mixed form: 625/36
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