Add 12/10 and 20/54, Solve 1 2/10 + 20/54 as a fraction

Add 12/10 and 20/54

1^st number: 1 2/10, 2^nd number: 20/54

12/10 + 20/54 is 212/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
12/10 = 12 × 27/10 × 27 = 324/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270
Add the two like fractions:
324/270 + 100/270 = 324 + 100/270 = 424/270
424/270 simplified gives 212/135
So, 12/10 + 20/54 = 212/135
In mixed form: 177/135

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