Add 4/12 and 27/45
4/12 + 27/45 is 14/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
4/12 = 4 × 15/12 × 15 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 108/180 = 60 + 108/180 = 168/180 - 168/180 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 4/12 + 27/45 = 14/15
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