Add 27/45 and 12/28
27/45 + 12/28 is 36/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
27/45 = 27 × 28/45 × 28 = 756/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
12/28 = 12 × 45/28 × 45 = 540/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
756/1260 + 540/1260 = 756 + 540/1260 = 1296/1260 - 1296/1260 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 27/45 + 12/28 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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