Add 27/30 and 12/45
27/30 + 12/45 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
27/30 = 27 × 3/30 × 3 = 81/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Add the two like fractions:
81/90 + 24/90 = 81 + 24/90 = 105/90 - 105/90 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 27/30 + 12/45 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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