Add 5/54 and 12/10, Solve 5/54 + 1 2/10 as a fraction

Add 5/54 and 12/10

1^st number: 5/54, 2^nd number: 1 2/10

5/54 + 12/10 is 349/270.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
12/10 = 12 × 27/10 × 27 = 324/270
Add the two like fractions:
25/270 + 324/270 = 25 + 324/270 = 349/270
So, 5/54 + 12/10 = 349/270
In mixed form: 179/270

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