Add 9/12 and 27/54
9/12 + 27/54 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
9/12 = 9 × 9/12 × 9 = 81/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
27/54 = 27 × 2/54 × 2 = 54/108 - Add the two like fractions:
81/108 + 54/108 = 81 + 54/108 = 135/108 - 135/108 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 9/12 + 27/54 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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