Add 27/30 and 7/12
27/30 + 7/12 is 89/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60 - Add the two like fractions:
54/60 + 35/60 = 54 + 35/60 = 89/60 - So, 27/30 + 7/12 = 89/60
In mixed form: 129/60
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