Add 9/12 and 27/50, Solve 9/12 + 27/50 as a fraction

Add 9/12 and 27/50

9/12 + 27/50 is 129/100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
9/12 = 9 × 25/12 × 25 = 225/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
27/50 = 27 × 6/50 × 6 = 162/300
Add the two like fractions:
225/300 + 162/300 = 225 + 162/300 = 387/300
387/300 simplified gives 129/100
So, 9/12 + 27/50 = 129/100
In mixed form: 129/100

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