Add 5/6 and 12/27
56 + 1227 is 2318.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
56 = 5 × 96 × 9 = 4554 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
1227 = 12 × 227 × 2 = 2454 - Add the two like fractions:
4554 + 2454 = 45 + 2454 = 6954 - 69/54 simplified gives 2318
- So, 5/6 + 12/27 = 23/18
In mixed form: 1518
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