Add 45/12 and 27/24, Solve 3 9/12 + 1 3/24 as a fraction

Add 45/12 and 27/24

1^st number: 3 9/12, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

45/12 + 27/24 is 39/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
45/12 = 45 × 2/12 × 2 = 90/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
27/24 = 27 × 1/24 × 1 = 27/24
Add the two like fractions:
90/24 + 27/24 = 90 + 27/24 = 117/24
117/24 simplified gives 39/8
So, 45/12 + 27/24 = 39/8
In mixed form: 47/8

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