Add 54/27 and 2/12
1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 2/12
54/27 + 2/12 is 13/6.
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,
54/27 = 54 × 4/27 × 4 = 216/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
2/12 = 2 × 9/12 × 9 = 18/108 - Add the two like fractions:
216/108 + 18/108 = 216 + 18/108 = 234/108 - 234/108 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 54/27 + 2/12 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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