Add 6/27 and 4/12
627 + 412 is 59.
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,
627 = 6 × 427 × 4 = 24108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
412 = 4 × 912 × 9 = 36108 - Add the two like fractions:
24108 + 36108 = 24 + 36108 = 60108 - 60/108 simplified gives 59
- So, 6/27 + 4/12 = 5/9
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