Add 27/30 and 27/12, Solve 27/30 + 2 3/12 as a fraction

Add 27/30 and 27/12

1^st number: 27/30, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

27/30 + 27/12 is 63/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
27/30 = 27 × 2/30 × 2 = 54/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60
Add the two like fractions:
54/60 + 135/60 = 54 + 135/60 = 189/60
189/60 simplified gives 63/20
So, 27/30 + 27/12 = 63/20
In mixed form: 33/20

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