Add 27/45 and 54/12, Solve 27/45 + 4 6/12 as a fraction

Add 27/45 and 54/12

1^st number: 27/45, 2^nd number: 4 6/12

27/45 + 54/12 is 51/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
54/12 = 54 × 15/12 × 15 = 810/180
Add the two like fractions:
108/180 + 810/180 = 108 + 810/180 = 918/180
918/180 simplified gives 51/10
So, 27/45 + 54/12 = 51/10
In mixed form: 51/10

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