Add 27/12 and 20/54, Solve 2 3/12 + 20/54 as a fraction

Add 27/12 and 20/54

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 20/54

27/12 + 20/54 is 283/108.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
27/12 = 27 × 9/12 × 9 = 243/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
20/54 = 20 × 2/54 × 2 = 40/108
Add the two like fractions:
243/108 + 40/108 = 243 + 40/108 = 283/108
So, 27/12 + 20/54 = 283/108
In mixed form: 267/108

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