Add 49/12 and 4/27
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 4/27
49/12 + 4/27 is 457/108.
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,
49/12 = 49 × 9/12 × 9 = 441/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
4/27 = 4 × 4/27 × 4 = 16/108 - Add the two like fractions:
441/108 + 16/108 = 441 + 16/108 = 457/108 - So, 49/12 + 4/27 = 457/108
In mixed form: 425/108
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