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Add 1/54 and 90/12

1st number: 1/54, 2nd number: 7 6/12

1/54 + 90/12 is 203/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 12 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    1/54 = 1 × 2/54 × 2 = 2/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    90/12 = 90 × 9/12 × 9 = 810/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/108 + 810/108 = 2 + 810/108 = 812/108
  5. 812/108 simplified gives 203/27
  6. So, 1/54 + 90/12 = 203/27
    In mixed form: 714/27

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