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Add 5/12 and 63/27

1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 2 9/27

5/12 + 63/27 is 11/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    5/12 = 5 × 9/12 × 9 = 45/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    63/27 = 63 × 4/27 × 4 = 252/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/108 + 252/108 = 45 + 252/108 = 297/108
  5. 297/108 simplified gives 11/4
  6. So, 5/12 + 63/27 = 11/4
    In mixed form: 23/4

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