Add 75/12 and 4/27
1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 4/27
75/12 + 4/27 is 691/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
75/12 = 75 × 9/12 × 9 = 675/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
4/27 = 4 × 4/27 × 4 = 16/108 - Add the two like fractions:
675/108 + 16/108 = 675 + 16/108 = 691/108 - So, 75/12 + 4/27 = 691/108
In mixed form: 643/108
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