Add 7/14 and 12/27
7/14 + 12/27 is 17/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 27 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
7/14 = 7 × 27/14 × 27 = 189/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
12/27 = 12 × 14/27 × 14 = 168/378 - Add the two like fractions:
189/378 + 168/378 = 189 + 168/378 = 357/378 - 357/378 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 7/14 + 12/27 = 17/18
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