Add 45/27 and 2/12
1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 2/12
45/27 + 2/12 is 11/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
45/27 = 45 × 4/27 × 4 = 180/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
2/12 = 2 × 9/12 × 9 = 18/108 - Add the two like fractions:
180/108 + 18/108 = 180 + 18/108 = 198/108 - 198/108 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 45/27 + 2/12 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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