Add 42/2 and 12/27, Solve 21 0/2 + 12/27 as a fraction

Add 42/2 and 12/27

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 12/27

42/2 + 12/27 is 193/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
42/2 = 42 × 27/2 × 27 = 1134/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
12/27 = 12 × 2/27 × 2 = 24/54
Add the two like fractions:
1134/54 + 24/54 = 1134 + 24/54 = 1158/54
1158/54 simplified gives 193/9
So, 42/2 + 12/27 = 193/9
In mixed form: 214/9

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