Add 27/45 and 12/27, Solve 27/45 + 12/27 as a fraction

Add 27/45 and 12/27

27/45 + 12/27 is 47/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
27/45 = 27 × 3/45 × 3 = 81/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135
Add the two like fractions:
81/135 + 60/135 = 81 + 60/135 = 141/135
141/135 simplified gives 47/45
So, 27/45 + 12/27 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45

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