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

Add 4/54 and 28/12

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

4/54 + 28/12 is 65/27.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
4/54 = 4 × 2/54 × 2 = 8/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
28/12 = 28 × 9/12 × 9 = 252/108
Add the two like fractions:
8/108 + 252/108 = 8 + 252/108 = 260/108
260/108 simplified gives 65/27
So, 4/54 + 28/12 = 65/27
In mixed form: 211/27

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