Add 27/4 and 12/54, Solve 6 3/4 + 12/54 as a fraction

Add 27/4 and 12/54

1^st number: 6 3/4, 2^nd number: 12/54

27/4 + 12/54 is 251/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
27/4 = 27 × 27/4 × 27 = 729/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
12/54 = 12 × 2/54 × 2 = 24/108
Add the two like fractions:
729/108 + 24/108 = 729 + 24/108 = 753/108
753/108 simplified gives 251/36
So, 27/4 + 12/54 = 251/36
In mixed form: 635/36

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