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Add 7/12 and 27/45

7/12 + 27/45 is 71/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    7/12 = 7 × 15/12 × 15 = 105/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/180 + 108/180 = 105 + 108/180 = 213/180
  5. 213/180 simplified gives 71/60
  6. So, 7/12 + 27/45 = 71/60
    In mixed form: 111/60

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