Add 12/9 and 28/54, Solve 1 3/9 + 28/54 as a fraction

Add 12/9 and 28/54

1^st number: 1 3/9, 2^nd number: 28/54

12/9 + 28/54 is 50/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
12/9 = 12 × 6/9 × 6 = 72/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
28/54 = 28 × 1/54 × 1 = 28/54
Add the two like fractions:
72/54 + 28/54 = 72 + 28/54 = 100/54
100/54 simplified gives 50/27
So, 12/9 + 28/54 = 50/27
In mixed form: 123/27

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