Add 27/90 and 1/12
27/90 + 1/12 is 23/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
27/90 = 27 × 2/90 × 2 = 54/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
1/12 = 1 × 15/12 × 15 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
54/180 + 15/180 = 54 + 15/180 = 69/180 - 69/180 simplified gives 23/60
- So, 27/90 + 1/12 = 23/60
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