Add 49/27 and 27/12, Solve 1 22/27 + 2 3/12 as a fraction

Add 49/27 and 27/12

1^st number: 1 22/27, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

49/27 + 27/12 is 439/108.

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,
49/27 = 49 × 4/27 × 4 = 196/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
27/12 = 27 × 9/12 × 9 = 243/108
Add the two like fractions:
196/108 + 243/108 = 196 + 243/108 = 439/108
So, 49/27 + 27/12 = 439/108
In mixed form: 47/108

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