Add 84/12 and 4/27
1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 4/27
84/12 + 4/27 is 193/27.
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,
84/12 = 84 × 9/12 × 9 = 756/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
4/27 = 4 × 4/27 × 4 = 16/108 - Add the two like fractions:
756/108 + 16/108 = 756 + 16/108 = 772/108 - 772/108 simplified gives 193/27
- So, 84/12 + 4/27 = 193/27
In mixed form: 74/27
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