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Add 27/45 and 20/12

1st number: 27/45, 2nd number: 1 8/12

27/45 + 20/12 is 34/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 12 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    20/12 = 20 × 15/12 × 15 = 300/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/180 + 300/180 = 108 + 300/180 = 408/180
  5. 408/180 simplified gives 34/15
  6. So, 27/45 + 20/12 = 34/15
    In mixed form: 24/15

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