Add 50/4 and 21/54, Solve 12 2/4 + 21/54 as a fraction

Add 50/4 and 21/54

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 21/54

50/4 + 21/54 is 116/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
50/4 = 50 × 27/4 × 27 = 1350/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
21/54 = 21 × 2/54 × 2 = 42/108
Add the two like fractions:
1350/108 + 42/108 = 1350 + 42/108 = 1392/108
1392/108 simplified gives 116/9
So, 50/4 + 21/54 = 116/9
In mixed form: 128/9

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