Add 28/12 and 7/54, Solve 2 4/12 + 7/54 as a fraction

Add 28/12 and 7/54

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 7/54

28/12 + 7/54 is 133/54.

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,
28/12 = 28 × 9/12 × 9 = 252/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
7/54 = 7 × 2/54 × 2 = 14/108
Add the two like fractions:
252/108 + 14/108 = 252 + 14/108 = 266/108
266/108 simplified gives 133/54
So, 28/12 + 7/54 = 133/54
In mixed form: 225/54

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