Add 56/12 and 27/45, Solve 4 8/12 + 27/45 as a fraction

Add 56/12 and 27/45

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 27/45

56/12 + 27/45 is 79/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
56/12 = 56 × 15/12 × 15 = 840/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180
Add the two like fractions:
840/180 + 108/180 = 840 + 108/180 = 948/180
948/180 simplified gives 79/15
So, 56/12 + 27/45 = 79/15
In mixed form: 54/15

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