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Add 25/12 and 2/54

1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 2/54

25/12 + 2/54 is 229/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    25/12 = 25 × 9/12 × 9 = 225/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    2/54 = 2 × 2/54 × 2 = 4/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/108 + 4/108 = 225 + 4/108 = 229/108
  5. So, 25/12 + 2/54 = 229/108
    In mixed form: 213/108

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