Add 54/12 and 16/30, Solve 4 6/12 + 16/30 as a fraction

Add 54/12 and 16/30

1^st number: 4 6/12, 2^nd number: 16/30

54/12 + 16/30 is 151/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
16/30 = 16 × 2/30 × 2 = 32/60
Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 32/60 = 270 + 32/60 = 302/60
302/60 simplified gives 151/30
So, 54/12 + 16/30 = 151/30
In mixed form: 51/30

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