Add 4/12 and 5/27
4/12 + 5/27 is 14/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
4/12 = 4 × 9/12 × 9 = 36/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
5/27 = 5 × 4/27 × 4 = 20/108 - Add the two like fractions:
36/108 + 20/108 = 36 + 20/108 = 56/108 - 56/108 simplified gives 14/27
- So, 4/12 + 5/27 = 14/27
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