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Add 75/18 and 27/12

1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 2 3/12

75/18 + 27/12 is 77/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 12 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    75/18 = 75 × 2/18 × 2 = 150/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    27/12 = 27 × 3/12 × 3 = 81/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/36 + 81/36 = 150 + 81/36 = 231/36
  5. 231/36 simplified gives 77/12
  6. So, 75/18 + 27/12 = 77/12
    In mixed form: 65/12

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