Add 12/5 and 32/54, Solve 2 2/5 + 32/54 as a fraction

Add 12/5 and 32/54

1^st number: 2 2/5, 2^nd number: 32/54

12/5 + 32/54 is 404/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
12/5 = 12 × 54/5 × 54 = 648/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
32/54 = 32 × 5/54 × 5 = 160/270
Add the two like fractions:
648/270 + 160/270 = 648 + 160/270 = 808/270
808/270 simplified gives 404/135
So, 12/5 + 32/54 = 404/135
In mixed form: 2134/135

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