Add 27/20 and 12/45
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 12/45
27/20 + 12/45 is 97/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
27/20 = 27 × 9/20 × 9 = 243/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
243/180 + 48/180 = 243 + 48/180 = 291/180 - 291/180 simplified gives 97/60
- So, 27/20 + 12/45 = 97/60
In mixed form: 137/60
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