Add 12/10 and 36/54, Solve 1 2/10 + 36/54 as a fraction

Add 12/10 and 36/54

1^st number: 1 2/10, 2^nd number: 36/54

12/10 + 36/54 is 28/15.

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,
36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270
Add the two like fractions:
324/270 + 180/270 = 324 + 180/270 = 504/270
504/270 simplified gives 28/15
So, 12/10 + 36/54 = 28/15
In mixed form: 113/15

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