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Add 45/27 and 12/4

1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 3 0/4

45/27 + 12/4 is 14/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 4 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    45/27 = 45 × 4/27 × 4 = 180/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    12/4 = 12 × 27/4 × 27 = 324/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/108 + 324/108 = 180 + 324/108 = 504/108
  5. 504/108 simplified gives 14/3
  6. So, 45/27 + 12/4 = 14/3
    In mixed form: 42/3

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