Add 54/12 and 27/25, Solve 4 6/12 + 1 2/25 as a fraction

Add 54/12 and 27/25

1^st number: 4 6/12, 2^nd number: 1 2/25

54/12 + 27/25 is 279/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
54/12 = 54 × 25/12 × 25 = 1350/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
27/25 = 27 × 12/25 × 12 = 324/300
Add the two like fractions:
1350/300 + 324/300 = 1350 + 324/300 = 1674/300
1674/300 simplified gives 279/50
So, 54/12 + 27/25 = 279/50
In mixed form: 529/50

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